Riveiro Hails Bafana Bafana Star After Pirates’ Win Over SuperSport United

• Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to his team's hard-fought win over SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final
• The Spanish tactician was happy that his team progressed to the next stage and singled out a South African international for praise
• The Soweto giants are now the favourites to win the competition for the third time in a row after winning the last two editions

Orlando Pirates manager Jose Riveiro has showered praises on a South African international after his blistering performance in the Buccaneers' win over SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup.

The Soweto giants sealed a place in the semi-final after defeating the Swanky Boys on penalties with the game ending 2-2 after 120 minutes of play.

The Sea Robbers are on course to make it three wins in a row in the Nedbank Cup if they lift the title again this season.

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Riveiro hails Bafana Bafana star

According to iDiskiTimes, Jose Riveiro hailed Sipho Chaine for his brilliant performance during the penalty shootout against SuperSport United.

The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper saved two penalties and qualified for the semi-final stage.

“It’s one of the realities of knockout matches—there are only two outcomes. If you can't decide the game within 120 minutes, you have to face penalties and give it your all,” Riveiro explained.

“We handled that moment well, and I’m pleased to be advancing to the semifinals.

“It’s his responsibility during the penalty shootout, to stay focused between the posts and try to save at least one more than the opponent. He’s been performing well in these situations recently.”

“Once again, he did a great job, supported by the analysis team, the goalkeeper coach, and everyone involved in that preparation, helping him make the right choices.”

Fans react to Jose Riveiro's record in Nedbank Cup

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Naphtallyjack said:

"This is why I think Jose might win the CCL."

Change Yakahina wrote:

"Those expertise must be turned on Caf Champions league games now, and yesterday, the coach gave the game away his subs weren't make sure."

NostraSaint reacted:

"They might win it again & sundowns might win a league again.Chiefs will keep on winning Macufe."

iamziyar commented:

"After yesterday's game, if he doesn't get his act together it would be his last game in this cup. He really needs to shape up❓"

TSOliphant shared:

"Mxm! Yesterday he nearly denied us the opportunity to progress into the next round by making senseless substitutions...😞"

MxolisiMkhizeh responded:

"This man knows his job, as much as the team cannot win all the games but he really made a great contribution to Pirates and he still does."

the26one said:

"Since we can't farm the league we have to farm in these cups...we must own them. And Le Champions league ke cup wa nkutlwa."

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Two Pirates star risk missing Sundowns tie in PSL

Briefly News also reported two Pirates stars are at the risk of missing their match against Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL.

The two Bafana Bafana stars need to avoid booking in their next game to able to feature against the defending champions in the Betway Premiership.

Source: Briefly News