Gaxa Knows Chiefs Are In For Tough Celtic Battle

Following their thrilling 5-3 thrashing of Maritzburg United in the quarter-final on Wednesday night, Kaizer Chiefs defender Siboniso Gaxa has admitted that their semi-final opponents, Bloemfontein Celtic will equally be difficult to break down when the two sides clash.   Read: Chiefs play away to Celtic in MT8 semis   The reigning MTN8 holders were pitted against Phunya Sele Sele in a draw conducted earleir today, after the Free State-based outfit saw off Mamelodi Sundowns in a 4-2 penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 after extra time.     'Pa' told the Siya crew that they know it's always difficult to win away to Celtic but they will do their best to come back with a positive result.    "It's a tough one. Both teams are good and have vibrant supporters which will make the game entertaining. We know we are the defending champions and for us to defend our trophy we need to win this game and the second leg as well. But it won't be easy at all," Gaxa observed.   The first leg of the semi-finals will be played on the weekend 15/16 August, with the second leg set for the weekend of 29th and 30th of August.