Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Match Preview: Kaizer Chiefs vs Bloemfontein Celtic

They say everywhere Chiefs plays is like a home game for them because of their supporters who spreadout around South Africa. Well this is not true for atleast one fixture in the PSL season. Chiefs fans are always out-numbered when they visit Bloemfontein to play Cetic.

On Saturday 24 September Kaizer Chiefs will take on Bloemfontein Celtic at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium. The tickets for this match are already on sale and are being snapped up fast.

Kaizer Chiefs are on a high after beating their rivals and defending league champions Orlando Pirates this past weekend. This win has lifted the mood in the Chiefs camp following the 2 losses suffered in the previous week.

Celtic on the other hand are lying 9th on the PSL log table. This is after they lost in Cape Town against Santos 2-1. Celtic started the season well with a very good 3-0 win away against Golden Arrows with players like Mulenga and Mshengu on the scoresheet.

This is always a tough encounter as last season it ended 2-2. Kaizer Chiefs have not won an away game against Celtic since 2008/2009 season. Vladimir Vermezovic would want to correct this record and win the match. Nengomasha will be back in the side after serving his 1 match suspension for collecting his 3rd yellow card this season. Lucky Baloyi was not seriously injured against Pirates so he might be back into the team.

Clinton Larsen has done a very good job last season with Celtic and their home record was very impressive throughout the season. I cannot wait for this encounter between two very well supported teams in South Africa.

Result Last Season: Bloemfontein Celtic 2-2 Kaizer Chiefs
My Prediction : Bloemfontein Celtic 2:1 Kaizer Chiefs

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