Chiefs win Soweto derby match 2-0

Pirates' Bongani Cashibe (L) and Chiefs' Mabhuti Khenyeza (R)

Kaizer Chiefs will face European champions Manchester United in the final of the Vodacom Challenge tomorrow at the Loftus stadium in Pretoria. Amakhosi beat rivals, Orlando Pirates, 2-0 in Port Elizabeth last night.

Tactically the Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral was better than his Pirates counterpart, Rudi Krol. Ertugral made only one change from the side that drew 1-1 in the opening Challenge game against United played in Newlands, Cape Town last Saturday.

But Bucs new coach Rudi Krol has a lot to learn about South African soccer and the Soweto Derby in particular. Once again his plan backfired spectacularly when he fielded a complete new side from the team that lost 1-0 to United in Durban on Tuesday night.

Krol, a former Dutch great, will be getting the message that losing two matches on the trot even if it is pre-season will not go down well with Bucs' fans or management.

It was a dream Derby debut for Amakhosi striker Jose Torrealba. After making his debut for his new club in the 1-1 draw against the Red Devils in the opening Challenge game played at Newlands last Saturday. The Venezuelan international opened the score against Pirates in the 14th minute.

Chiefs gave United a hard time at Newlands and the sell out crowd are heading for a juicy clash at Loftus. Kick-off is at 3.30pm. - Sapa