‘SuperSport United’s Struggles Continue as Scoring Woes Persist,’ Says Interim Coach Andre Arendse
SuperSport United, three-time former champions, faced off against Cape Town City in a crucial South African Premiership match that ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw. Despite having more scoring opportunities, SuperSport once again failed to find the back of the net, a recurring issue that has plagued them throughout the season.
The team currently sits second from the bottom in the league standings with only 22 points from 22 matches. Their lackluster performance has left them in a precarious position, just one spot away from the relegation play-offs where they would have to battle it out with second division sides for a spot in the Premiership.
On the other hand, Cape Town City slipped one place to 14th in the league standings. With their third coach of the season, Diogo Peral, at the helm, the team is also facing challenges in finding consistent form and securing victories.
Interim SuperSport coach Andre Arendse, a former goalkeeper for South Africa, expressed his frustration with the team’s inability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about the squad’s potential to turn things around and climb out of the relegation zone.
‘This is a talented squad,’ Arendse believes
“I do not believe there is too much to fix. This is a talented squad and we will get out of the relegation zone,” Arendse stated confidently.
Meanwhile, Cape Town City’s Peral acknowledged the importance of earning a point in the match but emphasized the need for his team to start winning matches to avoid the looming threat of relegation. The financial implications of relegation are significant, with Premiership clubs receiving a monthly grant of R2.5 million compared to R750,000 for second division clubs.
Both teams will need to regroup and address their scoring woes if they want to secure their status in the Premiership and avoid the pitfalls of relegation.
