Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says his side showed character to “push and press” to secure maximum points against Chippa United in the DStv Premiership.

The Soweto giants returned to winning ways in the league after a decisive goal from Ashley Du Preez handed them a 1-0 win at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

The win sees Amakhosi remain in fourth place in the DStv Premiership standings with 44 points after 27 games, while the Chilli Boys are placed 15th on the log with 26 points from 27 matches.

Zwane was delighted with the win away from home but also reserved special praise for Du Preez for his stunning goal against the Chilli Boys.

“Yeah, look I would say the guys executed the plan,” Zwane told SuperSport TV.

“You could have seen first-half we showed character, we started very well, created chances [but] we missed them.

“But halftime I encouraged them to keep going, add 10 percent more of what they gave in the first-half and they did exactly that, created chances again today but lady luck was also on our side to get a goal today.

“Because we kept on pushing and pressing them and yeah thanks we got a goal that we needed.

“We need that [individual brilliance]. That’s the only way you can unlock the opposition defence line. Ash is one of the top players that we rely on and he’s been doing very well.

“He’s been scoring crucial goals at the right time and I’m happy for him as well and his confidence as well, it will grow.

“The more he scores goals like this, then the team will know we will do better. It will also help other players who are still trying to find their feet.”