Ernst Middendorp says it is understandable Bloemfontein Celtic failed to hit top gear against Moroka Swallows in his first game in charge of Phunya Sele Sele.

Celtic needed a late own goal from Roger da Costa to salvage a point on Tuesday after Lerato Manzini’s opener was eclipsed by a brace from Swallows veteran Siyabonga Nomvethe at Free State Stadium.

“We did not really go into gear number five and six but with a new coach coming in that is understandable,” Middendorp told his club’s official website.
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