Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes the triple change in the second half was key in their 1-0 win over Golden Arrows on Saturday.
The victory helped the Amakhosi maintain their unbeaten start to the season while they currently sit in second spot.
After a goalless first spell, the Amakhosi introduced Flavio Da Silva, Gaston Sirino and Mfundo Vilakazi, with all three changes playing a role in the game's only goal.
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“I think the first half we created too much opportunity to score, we don’t have chance to score and I observed it after 45 minutes the mood, go down in the room, I talked with them and normally more focused, go up, don’t go down and (have) patience you will score and I’m happy it happened,” Nabi told SuperSport TV.
“But I think we started bad the second half, the first 30 minutes of the second half because some players were very tried after last game against Sundowns, it’s normal. I think the substitutes gave more for the team.
“You’ll remember before the game I said it’s a very difficult game; we were in for a very difficult game and it’s a very difficult game. I think I’m happy for all the staff, team players, people and fans,” he further added.
Chiefs will be back in action in three weeks against league leaders Sekhukhune United.
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