"I was testing the youngsters and I am happy with their

performance," said Ertugral.

"We want the league title next season and defending the Challenge

has given the guys the morale boost they need.

"It takes time to build young players and I will need the

experienced guys when we fight for league."

It was goalkeeper Brian Baloyi who became the hero - making two

crucial saves after misses by Jabu Pule and Arthur Zwane.

Chiefs' successful penalties were converted by Patrick Mabedi,

Daniel Matsau and Jose Macamo, while the two Asante goals were

scored by Joe Hendricks and Joe Sam.

Baloyi pulled off saves against Louis Quainoo and Stephen Oduro,

while Felix Yeboah missed because he shopt wide.

Ertugral said: "Penalties are always about luck. We started out

well, but did not go to the box enough."

Amakhosi used mainly youngsters except Bafana Bafana 'keeper

Baloyi, Marco Mthembu, Cyril Nzama and Zwane.

Former Wits University player Stanton Fredericks played well with

former under-23 player Patrick Mbuthu in the middle, but at the

beginning of the second half Ertugral replaced them with Sibusiso

Sithole and Macamo respectively.

"I admit we struggled when Mbuthu and Fredericks came off, but we

eventually adapted," said Ertugral.

"The Challenge is about testing young talent."

Asante coach Ernest Middendorp said it was a lucky situation. "We

did what we could; unfortunately luck was not on our side."

He added: "We are also hoping to win the league next season."