Riveiro Reflects on Pirates’ Win in Nedbank Cup, Explains Mistake He Made

• Orlando Pirates secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Richards Bay in the Nedbank Cup, progressing to the next round of the competition
• The Buccaneers cruised to a comfortable win at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, showcasing their strength in the Round of 32 clash against the Natal Rich Boys
• Coach Jose Riveiro shared his satisfaction with the team's overall display, praising their resilience and execution throughout the match

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has shared his thoughts on Orlando Pirates' win over Richards Bay in the Nedbank Cup on Sunday afternoon.

The Buccaneers cruised into the round of 16 after a resounding 3-1 win over the Natal Rich Boys at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.

South African international Patrick Maswanganyi netted a brace in the first period, but Yanela Mbuthuma's early goal in the second half opened up the game before Tshegofatso Mabasa rounded off the match with a late goal.

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Riveiro reacts to Pirates' win over Richards Bay

After the match, as per Afrik-Foot, Riveiro voiced his pleasure at his team emerging unscathed from their Nedbank Cup clash.

“Difficult to control the game in these circumstances, and I am sorry for the players to have to play in these conditions, but it is what it is. The best thing you [can] get here is the result, no injuries, and we got both, so, happiness,” the former Celta Vigo youth coach said after the match.

Riveiro admitted that the second half was poor for Pirates and emphasized making some decisions he could've done differently.

“I did not have my best second half as a coach because I should have done some different things so as not to suffer so much," he added.

"In some periods, I was slow in some moments, but I think the guys fought until the end for the result and for the fact that we can be in the quarter-final and many positive things.”

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Reactions to Riveiro's comments on Pirates' win over Richards Bay

Eric_Mathekgane said:

"Honest man, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 well done Coach Jose Riveiro, he acknowledged his fault on subs."

GragonFire12345 commented:

"The pitch was not playable, but the results are important."

Thando6986271 wrote:

"KHOZA must extend his contract or else we're striking."

readdagame reacted:

"Pressing and closing down opponents quick, is a great tool for Pirates..many will fall on their sword."

twisssme shared:

"I appreciate the accountability from our Coach. We truly have an amazing human in José Riveiro."

kukama17 responded to Riveiro's claims:

"My coach, “ I didn’t have the best second half as a coach” it’s good to see a coach holding himself accountable. It happens we all have our bad days."

PitchRandomness implied:

"A coach who blames himself. I knew when I heard it is what it is he is not happy 😂 He will cook them during the week."

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Pirates star desperate for overseas move this January

Briefly News earlier reported that an Orlando Pirates is desperate to leave the Soweto giants for a move abroad.

The Congolese star has struggled to break into Riveiro' starting line-up as he's only good enough for a bench role.

Source: Briefly News