Kaizer Chiefs vs Casric Stars

Kamohelo Mahlatsi of Kaizer Chiefs beats Zebulon Mtshweni of Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup last 16 match at FNB Stadium on March 12 2023. Image: Gallo Images.

The goal spurred Chiefs back into intensity and, to their credit, they regained the lead quickly. They paid for the approach letting Casric back in with a soft goal. Bimenyimana struck low to the right of goalkeeper Ludwe Mpakumpaku. Stars’ prolific scorer buried the volley on the rebound. With this competition presenting Amakhosi their last chance at preventing going to eight seasons without silverware, Zwane did not risk much though, even against the lower-league campaigners. Four draws sandwiching a win have seen them drop to third place.

Ashley Du Preez came off the bench to help Kaizer Chiefs reach the last eight of the Nedbank Cup on Sunday evening, as the Soweto Giants claimed a 2-1 win.

Casric Stars levelled matters at the hour mark in what was a goal completely against the run of play. With little threats coming their way, Amakhosi did well to ward off the sporadic Casric counter-attacking moves. While Amakhosi enjoyed most of the ball during the feeling-out process, the game got off to a slow start at the FNB Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs host Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 at FNB Stadium on Sunday with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

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While the game was never really hard for Chiefs, they lacked sharpness and fluidity against the Motsepe Foundation Championship side.

He looked to be in two minds when he was set through on goal. Du Preez’s pace gave Chiefs a different attacking dimension but their decisions in the final third left a lot to be desired. The speedy striker connected well with a cross from Keagan Dolly to restore the lead for the home side. The win moved Chiefs to the quarterfinals in the A minute later, Chiefs were close to a second from a corner after a miscommunication between the Casric players ended with the ball hitting the upright. Chiefs were forced into an early change in the second half with Bimenyimana unable to continue after pulling a muscle.

Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal during Nedbank Cup 2023 Last 16 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Casric Stars at Soccer City on 12 March 2023.

Casric's celebrations were short-lived as Du Preez's tap-in put Chiefs back in the lead a few seconds later. Elsewhere, TS Galaxy and Stellenbosch produced a nine-goal thriller at Mbombela Stadium, with the Western Cape side prevailing 6-3 to enter tonight's draw. The speedy Chiefs duo combined brilliantly down the right flank a number of times.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane conceded that their overall display in Sunday's 2-1 win over Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars at FNB ...

As coaches, we don’t give up on trying to get the best out of the players and the club going forward." This is one game to forget, according to our standards. "It is always difficult to play against teams coming from the first division because they play with more energy than structure.