Highbury FC coach Kabelo Sibiya believes he has a solid plan in place to overcome Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships at the NMU Madibaz Stadium on Friday (3.30pm). Lerumo are known for their direct ball style, which has contributed significantly to their six league victories thus far. They are in eighth place on the log, having scored 20 points from 14 matches.
However, Sibiya said his team are prepared for any tricks Lerato la Bolo may have in store for them. “Lerumo plays direct at times, and with certain players they play more of a position game. “We have prepared for both playing styles, and to work against their direct play, which is to win the first ball while managing the second and third balls,” Sibiya said.
“We are aware of what we will face, and we have also prepared to defend against the position game. “We believe we have the proper plan in place. We will be prepared to deal with whatever strategy they use, or if they mix and match.” After struggling with finishing in the first half of the campaign, the coach expects significant improvement in that area from his players on Friday.
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“We’ve worked a lot in the final third on finishing, composure inside the box and player calmness inside the box. “We also worked on the pattern during the penetration and finishing phases. We believe we will see a better conversation rate. “We have done our best to help the players psychologically focus on the match itself and remain as calm as possible.
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