Komphela and Jonevret react to Soweto Derby draw

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela was disappointed that his team failed to beat Orlando Pirates in the 151st Soweto Derby on Saturday afternoon. 

Amakhosi were awarded a late penalty as Komphela's men thew everything at Pirates. 

However, Willard Katsande failed to convert spot-kick as he shot straight at Brighton Mhlongo, who used his legs to make a save. 

“I’m disappointed with what transpired and how things unfolded. This is a game of small margins and we didn’t come to the party. Pirates had more desire than us after regaining possession on the transition,” Komphela said post-match.

Komphela believes it is still way too early to rule Amakhosi out of the title race. 

“There’s still a lot of football to be played and we just need to take it three points at a time. We can’t be obscured by the outcome,” Komphela added.

“If we scored the penalty, we would be talking a different story,” Komphela said.

Meanwhile, Pirates coach Kjell Jonevret echoed Komphela’s sentiments and rued the chances his side missed in the first 45 minutes.

“It was a fantastic occasion. Most countries around the world have nothing like this. South Africa should be proud of their Derby,” Jonevret said.

“We played really well in the first half. I wasn’t too upset when they scored because it was soft. (It was) their first attempt I think,” the Swede added.

“I think Chiefs were stronger in the second half. Got the ball quicker. Okay, we drew today, not great because we wanted to win. If I wanted to defend, I could have played other players instead of Ndoro,” Jonevret said.