Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has backed his side to improve their overall performance following their victory over Kruger United.

The Glamour Boy got their Betway Premiership campaign off to a good start after claiming a 3-1 victory over the newly-promoted side.

A brace from Wandile Duba and a goal from Flavio Silva cancelled out Khetukuthula Ndlovu’s goal to guide Amakhosi to victory at the Mbombela Stadium.

Da Cruz believes his players delivered the type of performance he expects and is confident they will continue to improve as they adapt to his playing philosophy.

“During 75 minutes we controlled the game, the first part of the first half, the first part of the second half also but last 15 minutes of the first half we didn’t control the game and we conceded one goal,” Da Cruz told SuperSport TV.

“What we saw today it is what we expect for every game but sometimes we need to manage the tempo, slow impact, slow impact defend the tempo of the game but we will learn step by step and we will increase.”