Two games, six goals scored and nine conceded.
That tells the story of Silver Spurs’ season so far after Sunday’s 6-3 hammering at the hands of Cape Town City’s Young Citizens followed a narrow 3-2 defeat to Greenwood Athletic.
One thing is clear, Spurs can score goals, but keeping them out remains the major concern.
Coach Sardick Barends believes the game turned on a 20th-minute red card after his side had made a bright start.
“Up until then the game plan worked really well and we created a couple of good opportunities,” Barends told No Bones with Jones. “Being reduced to 10 men at Malta Park was always going to make it a long afternoon.”
Despite the setback, Barends remains upbeat.
“We’re not looking for excuses,” he stated. “We need to learn the lessons, move on and focus on the next game. The spirits in the camp remain high and we’re looking forward to our first home game at Rygate.”
Next up is an intriguing clash against Chrissando de Weber’s Wynberg St. Johns, with Barends set to face his former coach.
“Coming up against my former coach in my new role as a coach is certainly special,” he added. “Ultimately, it’s not about the coaches. It’s about the players, the collective effort and what happens on the pitch,” Barends concluded
