Jasond Gonzalez made his first start for Chiefs against Royal AM on Saturday. Picture: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images.
Head coach Molefi Ntseki said he was pleased with the performance of new striker Jasond Gonzalez, even though he couldn’t helphit the back of the net in a goalless DStv Premiership goalless draw with Royal AM at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Colombian made his first start for Chiefs against Royal AM, after coming off the bench in the 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns, in the first leg of an MTN8 semifinal just before the international break.
Gonzalez was lucky to escape a red card for a dangerous-looking over-the-top tackle in the early stages, but did test Royal goalkeeper Xolani Ngcobo with an excellent header, just before he was substituted in the 66The Chiefs head coach praised his performance and that of midfielder Lehlogonolo Matlou, who also made his first league start of the campaign.
“They did well, it is just a matter of time for them to understand and get cohesion in terms of the runs they make and how to connect. I am sure in the next games they will be better,” Ntseki told SuperSport TV after the match.