Suffice to say, dear reader, that the ball has been jinxed by a certain journalist who shall remain nameless. Immediately after the thrashing of the ghost by the peaceful ones, this journalist went to ask coach Krol if he thought that his team was now at a disdvantage going into the cup game with Chiefs. Coach Vlad turned to Krol with the most surprised look he could muster, pointing to the Dutch he asked, "We play you?”Krol answered, "I don’t know”. So now that a journalist has prophesied that Kaizer Chiefs will meet Orlando Pirates in the final even before they play the semis, what is left for my dear ball to do?
KAIZER CHIEFS vs SANTOS
Facts! Let us look some facts!
Chiefs had at least seven players away on international duty. Santos had maybe two players away on international duty. FACT
Santos beat Chiefs last week. FACT
Didn’t think of that now, did you Mr Journalist? Did you? Of course we must remember that the same bunch that could not find a pass on Wednesday went on to smack Pirates on the chick on Saturday. By right this should be a walkover for the Amakhosi, but then again that`s what we said last week. We now know that Chiefs do well after a defeat and I can now tell you what you already know. Shabba, Yeye, Khune and Mapoloba are all coming from a defeat!
Chris-tal ball showed me a streaming video of Santos players practising penalty kicks.
MARITZBURG UNITED vs ORLANDO PIRATES
I read a report that stated that Maritzburg were threatening to boycott semi final match because it had been moved to Chartsworth Stadium. Their Special Projects Coordinator was especially miffed as he had done such a sterling job preparing the pitch for the arrival of the Buccaneers. He was in charge for the Sundowns game. Now he has to move his mut...i mean equipment to Durban and the Special Projects Officer at Arrows is understandably not very keen on having the Pietermaritzburg crew. Anyway I do not believe for a second that the hierarchy at Maritzburg was going to even consider boycotting their highest paying gig for some time now.
MARITZBURG UNITED BEAT MAMELODI SUNDOWNS. I’ll leave you to chew on that for a while.
The last time Pirates were in Durban for a Cup game I think they brought a trophy home. In fact they had to go and repossess their trophy cabinet from the guy who had bought it at an auction. I hope the staff at Orlando Pirates are working hard at teaching the players the meaning of one word, Complacency (I certainly hope that’s how it’s spelt)
The Chris-tal Ball warns that the Prophet Journalist was wrong.
BIRMINGHAM vs CHELSEA
In their arrogance they saw it unnecessary to buy back up centre backs. In fact, they sold one to The Special One. We had to watch that white guy from Sunderland dance! I hope Chelsea get it together this weekend because I do not think those Birmingham guys can dance either! City do not make a habit of losing at home. With Terry off to do some sight seeing in Spain, who`s to say we won`t be seeing some moves from the likes of McFarden. God help us!
Both teams put on blue so the Chris-tal Ball went for the one wearing ...BLUE.
MANCHESTER UNITED vs WIGAN
The new draw kings of the premier league must have all stood up and joined The Gyan Dance Movement last week. For intents and pruposes in a normal year, Manchester United would be considered out of contention by now but such is the nature of the league this season. One cannot discount Mancester City winning it, oh no wait...they only want fourth place. Wigan have been their usual frustrating selves agian. Winning today, losing tomorrow. Depending on which Wigan team turns The Red Devils might not need the referee or his optional time to win this one.
LIVERPOOL vs WEST HAM
West Ham fans are looking forward to a very good away from home. Their rubbing together of the palms must have become more vigorous with the news of Gerrard`s injury while playing for England. Some people`s favourite Liverpool player, Lucas, will be in the sin bin for this one. So Mr Hodgson has the perfect excuse to bring in his favourite Liverpool player, Paulsen! There isn`t enough writing space in the world for me to go into the subject of Hedgehog and his sidekick.Even the jinxed Chris-tal Ball gave this one to West Ham.
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