By Herman Gibbs 
May 18, 2021
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The other two big wins by Sundowns and Pirates were against Zamalek, fellow Egyptians who are the second most successful African club side with five Champions
League titles. Sundowns and Pirates have 3-0 and 3-1 wins over Zamalek.
Chiefs scored their historic 4-0 win in their debut Champions League quarter-final appearance. It has ensured that they have one foot in the door for the semi-finals, as it is hard to think that Chiefs will leak four goals this weekend in the return leg in Dar es Salaam.
“We weren’t tough enough for this kind of match. It’s very important to very aggressive, particularly in the duels.
“As I said before the match, Chiefs are very good offensively, and they have a clean sheet which proves they are solid.
“Even with their bad situation in the league, we didn’t underestimate them.
Chiefs’ have been underwhelming all season and scored their biggest of the campaign on the back of a protest by their supporters, a day before the match.
Gavin Hunt thought the fans’ protest may have helped to bring the best out of his team.
“Maybe that helped us win. Maybe we need more marches,” said Hunt after the match.
“You’ve got to respect the supporters. They are feeling the pain, and we all do. They are only voicing their grievances.
“It’s about the next game, and that’s what football is about. We must knuckle down and give the supporters what we can.”
IOL Sport