Hunt sees progress as Durban City extend unbeaten run
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Three matches into his stint as head coach of Durban City FC, Gavin Hunt already feels the team is showing signs of improvement based on their performance last week. Two wins and a draw make up his three-match record.
Even though Durban claimed victory last week against Chippa and drew with Golden Arrows on Tuesday night, Hunt believes his side produced the better football and were unfortunate to walk away with just a point.
Durban looked more composed against an attacking Golden Arrows outfit, spending more time on the ball and passing with patience – signs of cool heads, something Hunt also acknowledged when asked about it.
Durban City number 7 Haashim Domingo drives a corner into the Golden Arrows box. Durban City number 7 Haashim Domingo drives a corner into the Golden Arrows box.
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In midfield, Haashim Domingo, Kyle Jurgens and Samkelo Maseko looked more adventurous, pushing the ball forward rather than back-tracking. Durban maintained the positive intent from the previous week, but with more structure in their attacking play.
The Boys in Blue should have held onto their 1-0 lead going into half-time, but conceded when Junior Dion found the net just before the whistle.
The second half opened with a flurry of Arrows attacks, none of which were converted. In the stands, an avid Durban City supporter, widely known as 'Dlamini', worked tirelessly to hype up the crowd and keep the drums rolling.
That energy reverberated onto the pitch, with Durban pressing forward deep into the second half, though they were unable to find the final pass or free-kick delivery to secure a second goal.
Keenan Phillips tackles Jean Lumbumba to put the ball out of play. Keenan Phillips tackles Jean Lumbumba to put the ball out of play.
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