Kaizer Chiefs' 1-0 defeat against Stellenbosch FC at the FNB Stadium was far from ideal preparation for the Soweto derby vs Orlando Pirates at the same venue on Saturday.
What was especially concerning for Chiefs on Tuesday against Stellies was the way the visitors stretched and exposed the Glamour Boys' defence on a number of occasions.
The Cape side used the full width and length of the FNB pitch and this enabled their speedy runners, Ashley du Preez in particular, to run at the heart of the home defence and to create several problems.
It was from such a scenario that Du Preez netted the only goal of the game as he out-ran and outwitted Daniel Cardoso before scoring with a sublime effort into the top corner.