Kaizer Chiefs were in action earlier today as they faced Hope FC in a friendly match, with head coach Fernando da Cruz using the encounter as an opportunity to assess his squad and give valuable minutes to players looking to make an impression.
The Glamour Boys eventually suffered a 3-2 defeat, but despite the result, there were positive moments for the Chiefs technical team to take from the match.
One of the biggest talking points was the involvement of Steven Mendes, a striker from the DDC team, who was given an opportunity to feature. The young forward took his chance impressively, making a direct impact in the match with one goal and one assist.
Mendes’ performance will undoubtedly attract attention, particularly because he showed that he can contribute in more than one way. His goal demonstrated his ability in front of the net, while his assist highlighted his creativity and willingness to bring teammates into the game.
Although Chiefs managed to score twice, Hope FC proved to be the stronger side on the day and eventually secured a 3-2 victory.
For Fernando da Cruz, the friendly was less about the final score and more about evaluating his players, testing different combinations and identifying individuals who could potentially earn opportunities with the senior team.
Steven Mendes’ goal-and-assist contribution will certainly be one of the positives Chiefs can take from the match.
FULL-TIME: Hope FC 3-2 Kaizer Chiefs 🔴⚽
Steven Mendes: ⚽ 1 Goal | 🅰️ 1 Assist
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