Watch VideoGolden Arrows’ tactical discipline earns praise from Pitso Dladla after shocking Kaizer Chiefs

Khulekani Shezi of Lamontville Golden Arrows leading goal celebrations as they knocked Kaizer Chiefs out of the MTN8 on Sunday. Lamontville Golden Arrows coach Pitso Dladla hailed his players for combining tactical discipline, physical intensity and determination after they stunnedKaizer Chiefs 1-0 to reach the MTN8 semi-finals. Khulekani Shezi’s second-half strike was enough to settle a tightly contested quarter-final at FNB Stadium on Sunday, with Arrows successfully frustrating Chiefs for long periods before capitalising on their opportunity.

For Dladla, the result was a reward for the work that went into preparing his players for what he knew would be a physically demanding encounter againstFernando Da Cruz’s side. “It was very difficult, the preparations were hard because we didn’t just look at the tactical aspect, we had to be fully prepared physically, we said that we should cover more distances than them,” Dladla said after the match. Arrows were forced to spend long spells without possession as Chiefs attempted to impose themselves, particularly during the opening half. But Dladla’s players remained disciplined in their shape and were willing to put in the work required to prevent Amakhosi from turning their possession into clear-cut opportunities.