Makhoye calls for ‘calm’ ahead of crucial City clash

As the PSL promotion/relegation playoff heats up this week, Orbit College FC coach Pogiso Makhoye urged his side to remain calm when the two sides meet in their latest round-robin clash at the Olympia Park Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Kick-off is at 3pm (CAT, GMT+2)

CURRENT FORM

As it stands, Orbit College lead the way on the mini-league table after three matches played, while City trail their upcoming opponents by three points after two games.

Orbit came away with an important 1-0 win against Casric Stars last time out, as they became the first side to record maximum points in the mini-league.

While Orbit left the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium with smiles on their faces, City were left frustrated after their 1-1 draw with Casric Stars last time out.

WHAT WAS SAID

Reflecting on the task at hand, Orbit College FC coach Pogiso Makhoye feels that his side should remain calm while in search of promotion to the PSL.

“We need to remain calm. When things are going well for you, you just need to remain calm. We must not be excited, and complacency must never kick in because we will have a big game on Wednesday,” Makhoye said.

“It’s there for the taking. For now, we will let them celebrate because it’s the first time beating Casric. But we need to remain humble and calm, especially for that game against Cape Town City.”

Also, City assistant coach Roger De Sa believes that gaining a point against Casric was not a bad result amid a ‘long’ playoff fixture list.

“A point away from home wasn’t that bad but could have gotten more,” De Sa said.

“The Playoffs has [sic] been long, very much into next season, it's unpredictable and most playoffs are like that. There's two teams coming off a high and a Premier League team that’s coming off a low.

“We got to get over it and put us in a position to stay up.”

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Orbit College: Siyabulela Mabele – After getting his name on the scoresheet against Casric Stars last week, the Orlando Pirates loanee will be full of confidence heading into the next match. While City battle with a few defensive frailties of their own, Mabele will no doubt be a threat throughout the 90 minutes.

Cape Town City: Prins Tjiueza - Tjiueza has been a top performer for City during the playoffs, as seen with his instinctive goal against Casric Stars last week. The attacker will look to continue his positive showing in front of goal on Wednesday, as the club seek to do their best at remaining in the PSL next season.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The teams drew 0-0 in their meeting at Cape Town Stadium on 14 June as part of the promotion/relegation playoff.