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Ertugral looking forward to Final

Ertugral looking forward to Final

Posted: 2009-08-24 06:57

Ajax Cape Town coach Muhsin Ertugral is looking forward to an exciting MTN8 Final between his club and Golden Arrows which is set for next month at a venue still to be announced.

Ajax qualified for the Final after they drew 3-3 with Kaizer Chiefs but won 4-3 on aggregate in Soweto yesterday whilst Arrows made their own history to reach a Cup Final for the first time in their PSL campaign by beating AmaZulu 2-0 (4-1 on aggregate) in Durban on Saturday.
 
Speaking to KickOff.com after his charges produced excellent and exciting football against Amakhosi; Ertugral says his side deserves to be in the Final.
 
“This was our game and we should have finished it off in the first half but we missed a penalty and Seroro should have put one in the back of the net but missed with only keeper to beat.
 
“I am proud of the way my boys showed great character, playing away form home but came back with such a good result. Kaizer Chiefs also proved with their performance they are a great side and I am very happy that both teams dished out quality football which was enjoyed by spectators.
 
“Our focus now will be on our opponents in the Final. It’s going to be a great Final between us and Arrows. They have a great coach, they play organized nice football. This should be one of the most exciting Finals.”
 
The Urban Warriors mentor also explained the reason for taking off Clayton Daniels at the start of second half and replacing him with Thulani Hlatswayo.
 
“After his mistake which contributed to the goal in the first half I could see he was struggling to focus. I brought in the youngster (Hlatswayo) and I think he did a fantastic job for us in defence.”
 
Meanwhile Ajax CEO George Comitis assures his players they will pocket R4 million if they beat Golden Arrows in the MTN8 Final.
 
Speaking to KickOff.com after the game on Sunday, Comitis congratulated MTN for sponsoring Arrows and his club and that they were now facing each other in the MTN8 Final.
 
“The game between us and Chiefs was a great advert for football. For our youngsters to play under such pressure and a big crowd showed fantastic character.
 
“As sponsors of both Ajax and Arrows, MTN could not have asked for a better Final, playing for the R8 million prize money.
 
“We will keep with our policy of giving our players half of the prize money if they win the Final,” says Comitis.

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Riccye: 2009-08-24 07:23

Well done Ajax, the only team in South Africa that can really cause upsets away from home!

Well done to Chiefs, you guys look very good this year! ( Khune and rooi doesn't make a team) You guys we honestly besting by a very good side.

Satan, sorry I meant Santana, please take note. Between the two teams that played yesterday you can get at least 8 quality players.

Cale's shot for me is the goal of the season so far, if he continues like this he should prepare himself for the Bafana number 18 shirt!

Sweyts: 2009-08-24 07:50

Credit to Muhsin for reaching the finale for the 2nd successive season, albeit with nothing to spare.

Bobby`s F.C. played above themselves and will surely cause a couple of upsets this season.... How things have changed!(What happened to them dominating?)....Shame bantu!

Otherwise Sweyts returns...... Isikhathi sama Bhova manje, I'm tired of listening to izimaku!

LESEGO: 2009-08-24 07:51

That's right Riccye, yesterday's game was a cracker, a sure contender for game of the season, Cale's goal was world-class, good luck to both teams in the final, they have earned their place!

Khosi4Life!!!

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 08:03

After the game I switched from SS4 to SS3 to watch FULHAM vs CHELSEA and the Referees there make me believe that SA has a serious problem. SOFT penalties, in which the player exaggerates by showcasing his ACTING skills rather than football skill, are NOT given. EVEN if there is a FOUL but the player’s reaction and intention influence the decision.
I accept the loss folks please DONT get me wrong.

Congratulations to Musin and His Boys and AJAX, the TEAM. Let me also EXTEND my word of congratulations to our OPPOSITION teams FANS who so badly wanted CHIEFS to lose, your wish granted boys and girls...
PEOPLE who say the Referee DID a great job must get DStvs and start watching the refereeing in the Europe, South America and other African countries. Refereeing in SA pathetic.

1. Take nothing away from Thulani SERERO, he’s CLASS. However his unnecessary diving is not going to HELP his game. If you heard the news prior to this game; AJAX made it clear that they were going to capitalise on the absence of KHUNE; now I know what that meant: Diving everywhere in the CHIEFS’ half to WIN undeserved free kicks and penalties.
2. What a free kick by BRAT EVENS.
3. Now, there’s NO way those 2 so-called penalties can be penalties ANYWHERE else in the world. Those are YELLOW cards for Ajax players; these guys DIVED waaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy before there was even any contact. The latter penalty was even WORSE.
4. SO, you guys see nothing wrong with that challenge by DEPSY on TSHABALALA that resulted into AJAX’s third goal? Therefore you guys mistake football match for a RUGBY match. The rule of the football game says: WIN the ball without hurting or disadvantaging the opponent. BUT what SELOLOANE did was WIN the ball with his right foot but also disadvantage TSHABALALA by hacking him down with his left foot from behind.
5. What do you call hand ball in the 18 yard? Play on according to SA refereeing standards.

If only Demon & Theron can be assigned to games of this magnitude. I.e. category A and B (only CHIEFS games). The third creditable whistle man is NOW the PSL General Manager. This Qubule guy is the same guy who hand-given that plastic trophy called Telkom Charity Cup to Pirates with a non deserved penalty. He seems to enjoy movies, doesn’t he?

On the game: CHIEFS’ defence was very shaky and AJAX played very well EXCEPT that ACTING in the CHIEFS half.

The KHOSI Thabang

Papas: 2009-08-24 08:07

Both Ajax & Arrows whenever they score is either outside the penalty area or dead ***** (free kick or penalty)... so I wouldn't really say it will be exciting but whoever scores will definately win.... congratulations to both for reaching the final

LESEGO: 2009-08-24 08:09

Lmao, welcome back bra Sweyts aka Bhova, good luck for the season ahead bro, you'll need it!!!!

SIBUSISO: 2009-08-24 08:12

Wow...Cale...Cale..Cale...that was a marvelous goal you scored boy yesterday. It broke my heart into bits at the time when I was hoping chiefs will score the winning goal which I believed they would have done so but you Caaaaale, you were so good

Congradulation Ajax......congradulation Cale...you guys broke my heart yesterday but believe me...

I STILL LOVE CHIEFS

1. I love chiefs though they lost yesterday
2. I love chiefs they way they played yesterday
3. I love all the players they committed themselves to win the game
4. I love chiefs even though they have the weekest defence in the PSL
5. I love chiefs and I have lent not to be jelous of Ajax cos they played well yesterday

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 08:13

This is going to be a very good game. Both team have quality, however if ARROWS play the way the played AMAZULU on the Saturday night (especially first half), AJAX stand no chance. ARROW play beautiful OFFENSIVE game folks, ask me.

The KHOSI Thabang

Mopholoshi: 2009-08-24 08:13

muhsin is a very gud coach, cn i get a witness, but he is bn fire by the so called big team for nt doin his job, hu laugh last nw bobby boobs, its abt tym u coach or kaizer jnr

PhatKatt: 2009-08-24 08:13

Too much silence in the country, Im in Durban but Ive just heard a pin being dropped in Limpompo, what happened to the empty vessels, where is the noise.

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 08:16

That THULANI SERERO boy is the NEXT big thing, I love that boy he a great SA asset; however he must not confuss football match cameras with hollywood cameras.

The KHOSI Thabang

SIBUSISO: 2009-08-24 08:17

Thabang: 2009-08-24 08:03

Hard luck ma man, I feel the same way you do as well but lets hope the standard of referees will improve. Lets rally behind our boys cos there's lot of success to come

KHOSI 4LIFE

Mzukisi (Chickmagnet): 2009-08-24 08:19

*IN THIS GAME CHIEFS REALLY MISSED KHUNE.
*PUNCH MADE AN UNNECESSARY PENALTY
*NTLEKO AND MASANGO DID'T TAKE THEIR CHANCES

ALL IN ALL IT WAS A GOOD GAME OF FOOTBALL. HARD LUCK TO KAIZER CHIEFS...THE'LL ALWAYS BE NEXT TIME . NOW THEY SHOULD FOCUS ON THE LEAGUE AND MAKE THEIR FANS HAPPY.

GOOD BEHAVIOR BY THE FANS I MUST SAY, THEY REALLY. THOSE WERE THE KAIZER CHIEFS FANS THAT I KNOW, NOT THOSE HOOLIGANS THAT WERE HERE IN CAPE TOWN

CHIEFS LOOK GOOD AND THEY CREATED A NUMBER OF SCORRING CHANCES. THOUGH WE BEAT THEM THROUGH THEIR FORMER PLAYER NKOSI, I THINK THEY ARE A GREAT SIDE. I EXPECT MORE FROM THEM. SHAPPA KHOSI SHAPPA...

Sweyts: 2009-08-24 08:20

Heita Lesego wali Khosi, yizo broer!....... still.

SIBUSISO: 2009-08-24 08:22

PhatKatt: 2009-08-24 08:13

Its cos you fatted and everyone is not okay ok from that smell of yours

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 08:32

Mzukisi (Chickmagnet): 2009-08-24 08:19 [ Report ]

Hei Banna Mzukisi...I dont go to church but God is so great.

The KHOSI Thabang

Ganadlha: 2009-08-24 08:40

Wow!what a game?shooo after such a long time not watching nice & entertaining football so yesterday i got.Unfortunately Chips lost.well they played very well showing that they want to Beat Ajax well end of the day Ajax did'nt give up.
well Makhosi u did'nt lost alone Me2 i lost.as i was behind u.This Cape boys think they GOT us.last year they beat me on final & this year on the quater finals NO somethings must be done.
well well there is always next time.
Up The Bucs.

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 08:42

Muhsin MUST'NT be fooled to think that he's a great manager; AJAX players did not really need his motivation, even if he was'nt there AJAX would still have played the way the did. I still maintain that he KNOWS this game a great deal but he's no human manager. Wait and see that when his team is loosing. Let's see if he can outthink Mr Cool Mngqithi. I support neiter team but good luck to both.

The KHOSI Thabang

DiskiDance: 2009-08-24 08:48

I hope the Chiefs fans will stop booing Kaizer Jnr now after Masango & Nhleko missed easy chances in the game yesterday!!

The Game: 2009-08-24 08:48

MTN 8 Finalt to be played by MTN sponsored teams,,,very interesting: I'm looking foward to the final: anticipating a very open game,,,,with a lot of movement and running: Dipsy and Ngobeni perfect combination: was the General playing yesterday,,,ja right...Muhsin I salute you, most teams would have given in with the way Chiefs was exerting pressure but hey they knew that counter-attacks and breaks will definately win it for them: Chiefs defense wasn't that bad but they lacked sum basic skills that should be possessed by defenders....don't go for a man go for the ball....this happened with Rooi, then Punch and lastly their goalkeeper: as far as the match official is concerned: he was on top of his game,,,you can even give 20 penalties in any game provided the players commit unnecessary tackles and fouls: a ball to hand is not a penalty: Ajax deserved it and pliz Chiefs fans you can at least acknowledge the team's performance but having a scapegoat will do you no good: and lastly pliz don't scare us with yesterday's performance,,,,it was the last that you can display: but overall you gave us sumthang worth watching: I was happy you lost,,,,and this year it's nothing for you....remember you are the two games then final Specialists.....Shapa Ajax Shapa

mandla: 2009-08-24 08:56

The only good thing about the final is that Ajax will give youngsters from the Cape a run and arrows will do likewise with the from KZN talk about teams investing and having faith in local talent.Smax

OBG: 2009-08-24 09:05

My beloved team made me proud against all odds. Football and the ref were the winners. It wasn't our day. The boys did every possible thing. Everything was world standard from both teams, but unfortunately the same can't be said about the man in the middle. To all those who celebrate the ref's decision because it goes against Chiefs, "One Day is One Day", tomorrow it will be on your side.

Khosi 4 Life!

Nkululeko: 2009-08-24 09:08

Papas, please come back from slumberland. Which Arrows do you watch?

OBG: 2009-08-24 09:13

I was so disappoint with the legendary commentator Cebo Manyaapelo. He was so happy shouting penalties when Ajax players were diving before the ref could make that call. Funny enough he was quiet when Ajax player handled the ball in the 18 area. Even SABC anti-Chiefs ****yst was more than happy to remain silent about that incident. Referees’ inconsistency just left us wounded once again.

Phuthini: 2009-08-24 09:29

WHAT A GAME CONGRA AJAX BIG UP KHOSI 4LIFE U PROVED DAT WE R DEFENDING CHAMPIONS IT WAS NOT MEANT 4US, DAMN DAT SHOOT ESINGCWABILE **** DAT GUY UYADUBULA CHIEFS 4 EVA DID U SEE FULLY PACKED KHOSI FAN STADIUM -NGEKE NISIQEDE TAKE IT HOME BAFANA BESITHENDE MANQOBQ DESERVE IT CHIEFS BEHIND U

Champ Toad: 2009-08-24 09:31

Thabang, give us a break man. Go cry somewhere else. Since when do have interest in referees. Your team's success is built firmly on referees blunders. Ajax whipped your @ss. Your team's performance yesterday reminded me of Orlando Pirate under Papic where they used to play exciting and attacking only to win nothing. You are out of the MTN8, live with it and cry with your mates.
Myself I made about a R1000 from your games.



Once a Haapy Person Always a Happy Ghost

Phuthini: 2009-08-24 09:34

EMBARASSING SUM IDOITS FANS OKHAYA SUPPORTING AND PREFER UKUTHI INDABE IYE ECAPETOWN, I WANDA KWI FINAL BAZOBA KUPHI COZ DR IRVAN KHOSI INKALAKATHA IS 100% BEHIND SISI MANTO (ARROWS) WHAT ABT U ZIWULA WHO WERE SUPPORTING AJAX GROW UP GUYS B SPORT MEN & WOMAN -MAKHOSI MPOFANA WE PROUD

Moe4eva: 2009-08-24 09:38

Can't wait for the final, am behind my home team all the way. Shapa Bafana Be'sthende Shapa

Itumeleng: 2009-08-24 09:42

What a way to make history, both teams sponsored by MTN will be battling for the MTN8 R8m Final. Indeed MTN couldn't have asked for a better final. Good luck to both teams and may the best team win. Khosi4Life

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 09:43

Mzakes: 2009-08-24 09:11 [ Report ]

Mzakes budd there's absolutely nothing in me being your role model. Comment and ****yse the game objectively and stop your stupid behaviour so that you can see both the RIGHT and WRONG that people pointed out on their posts. If I were an ****yst how the...is that got to do with you, moronica?

The KHOSI Thabang

SIBUSISO: 2009-08-24 09:51

KING: 2009-08-24 09:22

Kaizer Motaung Snr said Mushin lacked skills of managing a team and the arrival of VV was breath of fresh air.

"""They are on the management side and they no more than you do and know whats best for the team, so please dont mourn...not every decision is a good 1""""""

Bobby Motaung said Mushin has personality problem and does not understand players. Well Bobby it looks


""""If I remember very well, you were among those who were criticising Mushin and Bobby was voicing out his opinion....not all opinions are open for a debate"""

Lets be honest Guys, Chiefs for now is very average lead by an clueless manager.
Josta is average, Masango must go back to the development, 3 seasons not matured yet.
The back 4 is terrible, they must just thank Nengomasha. Abia Nale is not an ACE player.

""NOW I THINK YOU ARE GETTING PERSONAL WITH THE INDIVIDUALS YOU MENTIONED ABOVE...ITS NOT TRUE WHAT YOU ARE SAYING""""""

Mushini did well last season yet was fired, the 3rd on the league and 1 cup(MTM).

"""NO HE DID NOT, chiefs almost drew all their games and they lost vital points where they should collected them"""""


The question is why was mushini FIRED.

"""He was fired so that he can do what he knows best...grooming young stars to shine...now he went back to Ajax and he continued where he left off""

GET MY POINT?????

OBG: 2009-08-24 09:52

Let it go Khosi. The two MTN8 will go down with history, but the fact will always remain it's over we can't change the result. Good luck to both teams in the final. Now all our players are back, we just need to sort out the defense. I will like to see Domza playing alongside Sweswe and Tau on the right. We have a team to scare the opponents. Who I wish you guys can dish out the same performance every time you wear that famous jersey. It's just a matter of time and we will be smiling again.

TBK: 2009-08-24 10:17

Guys, where is u KALI? i miss his on going feature" Meanwhile at Naturena" hard luck Amakhosi

Patrick: 2009-08-24 10:57

To devil haters we KNOW very well that u are happy that Chiefs is out this mtn cup-but atleast we won it last year-so shut up losers your TEAMS are so pathetic coming to cups-so stop the noise you morons-K4L

SkullnBones: 2009-08-24 11:15

Patrick We are now focusing on the present and not what happend last season.What is da difference between you guys and Pirates?You both gonna recieve equal prize money won't you nje?So why the noise?In fact look at it this way...HAD Chiefs been knocked out in the first round-they would not have embarrassed the country like they did in Newlands.LASTLY taking a closer look it is in fact Pirates which made more money than Chiefs off the TOP 8 since you guys would use a fraction of R800000 to pay of your fine...HEHEHEHEHEHEHE...Think b4 you ink Patrick...Idiot

Busani: 2009-08-24 11:16

Thabang, sorry man I jus read 1 line of your essay, stupid trying hard to sound intelligent is all I can say, admit defeat, stupid-stupid... Stop trying to sound smart, you hurting yourself.

OBG: 2009-08-24 11:19

KING - don't like wishing other teams bad luck more especially Pirates, simply because they are living a prove of that already. All I can say is that watchout for the Birds.

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2009-08-24 11:31

Busani: 2009-08-24 11:16 [ Report ]

BUSANI, how can you submit that I am trying to sound smart when you ONLY read 1 line of my essay? Should'nt you perhaps have ready the whole topic to make such senseless comment? yah ne it's true that MENTALLY INCAPACITATED idiots see all healthy people as the ones who are INSANE.

The KHOSI Thabang

BrokeFan: 2009-08-24 11:57

Was in Orlando Stadium yesterday and I must congratulate Ajax for giving our well prepared boys a hard time, most particularly Hans Vonk. I wish Ajax and Golden arrows a good final and if they get to play at a location I can afford I will go there and support. Otherwise may the best team win. There is a saying: ‘no team beat Pirates + Chiefs and not go all the way to win the Cup’. Arrows don’t read too much into this saying. U also have that it takes to win it. All the best

Khosi by Smart-Choice and that’s 4Life

NTATE MOLOI ( ZONE 14): 2009-08-24 12:56

u guys r trying hard to justify your team's defeat. U can play around with words but fact is nidliwe and dat wont change. As for referees i am happy dat they're no longer scared to take decisions against chiefs unlike some who are card carrying members