Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp believes his side created enough scoring opportunities to collect all three points against a resistant SuperSport United side.

The Glamour Boys were forced to share the spoils with United at the FNB Stadium, playing to a 1-1 draw on Saturday after Bradley Grobler cancelled out Samir Nurkovic’s first-half opener.

Amakhosi have now moved back to the top of the Absa Premiership standings with seven points, while SuperSport currently occupy ninth place with four points after three matches.

Middendorp insists that he was happy with how well his team was structured and how they performed on the day, revealing that Eric Mathoho got injured during the match and had to be replaced Lorenzo Gordinho in the second half.

‘We played and created opportunities but unfortunately, we didn’t score. There were numerous goal-scoring possibilities that we could have utilised. I thought we could have gone to the break at least 2-0 up,’ Middendorp told his cub’s official website.

‘We kept our shape and defended very well.

‘Erick Mathoho got injured in the first half after a brutal foul play. He soldiered on but in the second half he struggled. Our attack was well orchestrated with much vigour going forward. I’m glad Samir Nurković scored his first goal for us.

‘We do not have much time before our next match. We will receive medical advice on “Tower” and make the decision.’

The Amakhosi mentor went on to say that Ghanaian midfielder James Kotei is almost ready to make his long-awaited debut for Chiefs after experiencing some fatigue as a result of his exploits in the Tanzanian league last season.

‘We will soon introduce James Kotei.

‘He’s working hard and gaining his freshness after experiencing some fatigue at the end of the Tanzanian League. Kudos to Daniel Akpeyi for saving a last-minute penalty. He did well to save the penalty. We will take this draw.’

Both Itumeleng Khune and Khama Billiat was on the Amakhosi team for the first time this season and Middendorp is happy to see Khune one or two games away from being fully match fit following his eight-month absence.

‘It is good to have Itumeleng Khune back. This is a healthy situation. Khune is waiting for one or two matches to be match fit. I’m happy, though, with his fitness and training.

‘We are looking forward to another fierce match in Cape Town. We will recover on Sunday and travel on Monday,’ he concluded.

Kaizer Chiefs will next take on Cape Town City at Newlands Stadium in the  Absa Premiership on Tuesday, with kick-off set for 7:30pm.