Marques praises his players

Zeca Marques praises Moroka Swallows after 3-3 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in MTN8

Posted: 19 August 2012 Time: 12:35 pm

Despite allowing Mamelodi Sundowns to come from behind three times during their MTN8 semi-final yesterday, Moroka Swallows coach Zeka Marques says he is happy with his team's performance.

Swallows and Sundowns produced a six-goal thriller, with the game ending 3-3, and The Dube Birds go into the second leg at Dobsonville Stadium next Sunday with a much needed away-goals advantage.

Speaking to KickOff.com, Marques praises his players for what he terms an "excellent performance" against the Brazilians.

"I am very happy, especially after a lot of critism following our 3-1 defeat against Platinum Stars last week," Marques says.

"Sundowns are a quality side but we came here to play football. I think my players showed a great attitude and character today and overall I was pleased with our performance.

"They had a penalty and committed some silly mistakes but that's part of football."

Marques says they will go into the second leg with extra caution, as Sundowns are also entirely capable of scoring three in The Birds' backyard.

"If we can score three goals away from home, then Sundowns can also do a similar thing. This was only the first half, and now we are going for the second half in Dobsonville.

"We look forward to scoring goals at home to qualify for the final."

Article by: Ernest Fakude

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The Phefeni Boy
posted: 12:43 pm
Just the other day he was blaming players and today he us praising players.....this man is useless.....Swallows need to hire a coach....these players can coach themselves in the mean time....
Vez'ikhanda
posted: 12:48 pm
Suka wena Marques, u r incompetent 4 dat coaching role..... U didnt hve any positive impact on last nyt's results wena.... U r a cow jst lyk Maleka, Lekgothoane n Machapa.... Nxa.
Zitro
posted: 12:56 pm
First of all Sundowns came from behind twice not three times as coweditor alludes. Secondly, the only advantage Swallows have is draw ( 0-0, 1-1, 2-2) and from this l get a feeling they are aiming for draw. Do they even know that a 1-0 win for Sundowns wins the game? Thirdly, Swallows was never excellent they just scored two quick goals, it was Sundowns which had many goal scoring opportunities, even though Sundowns too was also average.
sam_sundawana
posted: 01:20 pm
u praising your players for drawing after a 2 nil lead???? tjo, wat a coach you are..Come 2nd leg u will be blaming your players.
Ghost Ninja
posted: 01:21 pm

The Phefeni Boy
posted: 12:43 pm
Just the other day he was blaming players and today he us praising players.....this man is useless.....Swallows need to hire a coach....these players can coach themselves in the mean time....

I agree with The Phefeni Boy, this lollipop sucker must go otherwise i see disaster for Swallows this season. They will go back to being labelled "Hlala Kwa Bafileyo"
Champ Nebo
posted: 02:35 pm
Swallows 's like Liverpool their vision 's to hurt their supporters nor differ much with Zebras and Dunu dunu, bringing back Lolipop 's like going to de dustbin and take back bust used condom for a virgin girl.
ike wa lekhosi
posted: 04:35 pm
u guys are going through 2 the final, wishin u goodluck against sunflowers.
Mbuyiswa
posted: 05:09 pm
Hop dyc tym arnd Neeskens wnt sel our game 2 amaswayi(salt) by playing Nyandoro at d bk.Kp praizng ur playerz 4 nthng baba.
Filaz Roger Feutmba...Sandawana
posted: 09:25 am
Dear Neeskens...

Play Nyandoro at the back while Daniel's is available and fit again...then you will be escorted by police at Dobson come Sunday. Uyasiqhela maarn drunken-coach, nxaaaaaaa!!!
And the sooner you get rid of Mwanjale, the better....he will cost you your job....you have been warned.

Ka bo yellow
Gcina Mathaba
posted: 10:09 am
How can a 'good coach' celebrate mediocrity? At one stage we were leading by 0-2 but your troops failed to maintain that scoreline. Remember 'ball boy' that Swallows is big club in SA and you have coceded 6 goals in 3 matches that alone raise a serious concern to real coach. What you saying its an insult to us Swallows supporters and its really absurd!
thedash
posted: 10:35 am
Swallows needs new players

Zeca sies man,how can u b happy for a draw whereas u were leading,please take this advise if u signed new players u sundowns wouldnt equalized,plesae my man try to shut the back door.....u cant win with this current players my man,they r old and tired please sign new players before closing date.....u cant b Gordon...
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