Kaizer Chiefs coach Ben Youssef Khalid: We are delighted with our win against Zesco United even though the pitch we played on was not playable

Ben Youssef Khalid said Kaizer Chiefs’ trip to Zambia did not include plans outside the field of play. The co-coach said Amakhosi’s goal remained within the four lines of the pitch and that goal was three points against Zesco United.

And Pule Mmodi’s goal from a rebound ensured they come to back to South Africa with all the points in the bag from their Caf Confederation Cup first leg match.

“It was a physical game. For us the target, we came for three points, we didn’t come to play great football or to enjoy, we came for three points,” he said after the match, as per SABC 1.

“I think we deserve to win this game, we deserve the three points.”

Youssef Khalid though was not pleased with the condition of the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium pitch.

“The pitch made it difficult for us,” he added.

“Maybe it’s easier for ZESCO United, who play long balls, for us we play a technical game, we play short passes, we make the progression with short passes.

“Unfortunately today with this pitch it was difficult to play our football, so we were playing another football. We are not a physical team, we are a technical team. That made it more difficult for us, it was only long balls…

“I have to say congratulations for the players. We said we come for three points, we don’t come to play, we come to win. That’s why I have to say congratulations to the players how they played, how they fight. They deserve it.”

The Zambian side come to South Africa this week for a return leg.