How were Kaizer Chiefs beaten by Mamelodi Sundowns? Former Amakhosi player lays bare mistakes Nabi's men made

Iqraam Rayners' brace coupled with goals apiece from Peter Shalulile and Khuliso Mudau helped Mamelodi Sundowns silence Kaizer Chiefs in the Carling Knockout quarter-final game.

It was the second time Masandawana had beaten the Soweto Giants in the same venue in a couple of weeks after an initial 2-1 victory.

Amakhosi could have done better, but former winger Junior Khanye has pointed out where they fell short.

"Truly speaking the level of players [on Saturday] showed that it is not the same. How Sundowns scouts players and how they scout players at Chiefs is totally different. It was visible," he told iDiski Times.

"The game was finished in the first half. I won’t even talk about the Sundowns' defense because they did not do much. Chiefs never troubled Sundowns defensively and complimented the Sundowns midfielders who complimented their front three.

"Their game management was always surprising Chiefs. Sundowns were very patient in their build-up from the back, sucking Chiefs to come out and then playing behind.

"I think Sundowns watched Chiefs’ game [against Magesi] during the week," Khanye concluded.

Kaizer Chiefs started the season well, winning back-to-back matches in the Premier Soccer League that gave their supporters hope that their team will perform well this season.

However, they have, since then, managed a single win in the latest five games across all competitions, a run that is worrying their fans.

Amakhosi are now out of the Carling Knockout, but can take the lessons and hope to perform better in the Nedbank Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs have time to work on their defensive frailties and struggles in the attacking department before their next league outing against Richards Bay.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi has to find a way to ensure his team doesn't get discouraged from the heavy loss against Masandawana especially after heavy criticism on social media.