Kaizer Chiefs kicked off their pre-season campaign with disappointment against Dutch team Vitesse Arnhem on Tuesday night. The South African giants lost the friendly match 2-1 despite taking an early lead. Coach Nasreddine Nabi gave debuts to several new players during the encounter. Fresh signings Thabiso Monyane and Flavio da Silva started the game for Amakhosi. Aden McCarthy and Mfundo Vilakazi also earned spots in the opening lineup.
Both teams played cautiously during the first 35 minutes of action. Thabo Cele and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo controlled the midfield for Chiefs without creating clear scoring chances. Reeve Frosler broke the deadlock with a brilliant long-range shot that beat the Dutch goalkeeper completely. The defender's strike gave Chiefs a deserved advantage before halftime. Vitesse struggled to threaten Brandon Petersen's goal during the opening period.
Nabi made wholesale changes at halftime and brought on a completely different team. New signings Ethan Chislett and Nkanyiso Shinga entered the match after the break. Vitesse leveled the score immediately when Dillan Solomons deflected a cross into his team's net. The unfortunate own goal handed the Dutch side an undeserved equalizer. Chiefs nearly regained their lead when Tashreeq Morris missed a golden opportunity.
Andy Visser completed Vitesse's comeback with 20 minutes remaining on the clock. The striker fired home from close range to give his team the victory. Chiefs failed to create another meaningful chance during the final stages. The defeat marked a disappointing start to their European tour.
Both teams played cautiously during the first 35 minutes of action. Thabo Cele and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo controlled the midfield for Chiefs without creating clear scoring chances. Reeve Frosler broke the deadlock with a brilliant long-range shot that beat the Dutch goalkeeper completely. The defender's strike gave Chiefs a deserved advantage before halftime. Vitesse struggled to threaten Brandon Petersen's goal during the opening period.
Nabi made wholesale changes at halftime and brought on a completely different team. New signings Ethan Chislett and Nkanyiso Shinga entered the match after the break. Vitesse leveled the score immediately when Dillan Solomons deflected a cross into his team's net. The unfortunate own goal handed the Dutch side an undeserved equalizer. Chiefs nearly regained their lead when Tashreeq Morris missed a golden opportunity.
Andy Visser completed Vitesse's comeback with 20 minutes remaining on the clock. The striker fired home from close range to give his team the victory. Chiefs failed to create another meaningful chance during the final stages. The defeat marked a disappointing start to their European tour.
