Riveiro States the Only Mistake Orlando Pirates Made Against Mamelodi Sundowns
- Jose Riveiro has stated the only mistake Orlando Pirates made during their deserved win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership
- The Spanish coach was happy is team won the match as they lost the first-leg of the tie a few weeks ago
- The Sea Robbers mentor also narrated how difficult it is to play against the Brazilians and win tactically
Jose Riveiro has opened up on the only mistake Orlando Pirates made during their match against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.
The Spanish tactician got the deserved revenge he wanted against the Brazilians after his team were thrashed 4-1 in the first leg of the tie a few weeks ago.
Relebohile Mofokeng scored a brace in the first five minutes of the match to give Pirates a 2-0 lead before Khuliso Mudau reduced the scoreline to 2-1 in the second half.
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Riveiro on the mistake Pirates made against Sundowns
According to Afrik-Foot, Riveiro was happy that his side took all three points against Sundowns in their second-leg encounter but pointed out the only mistake they made against the league leaders.
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The former Celta Vigo assistant coach was not happy that his team showed some nervousness when the Pretoria giants attacked them, which forced the to stay very deep close to their box.
“We were defending very deep because they force you into that kind of play. If we had the same spaces we had in the second half, we should have been more composed in those moments, trying to make one or two passes after winning the ball and maybe creating more opportunities to counterattack and generate chances. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to do that,” he explained.
“We lacked a bit of composure at times, but overall, it was a solid performance from the team. We’re pleased because they showed who they are and what they’re capable of achieving.”
The Pirates manager admitted that playing against the Brazilians is always difficult but he was happy they came out on top for the first time this season.
“They’re a strong team, and it’s tough to manage everything when you’re defending against them. I believe we did well overall. It’s true they came close in the second half, but there were no clear chances," he added.
"Still, every attack felt like it was repeating itself. Overall, I think it was a solid performance from us, as well as from them."
Orlando Pirates are now 15 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns on the Betway Premiership table and winning all their four outstanding matches will put them three points closer to the Pretoria giants.
Riveiro heaps praises on Orlando Pirates players
Briefly News earlier reported that Riveiro showered praises on his Pirates stars for executing his tactics well in their 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Bucs coach got his first win against the Pretoria giants this campaign after losing comfortably in the first leg 4-1 a few weeks ago.
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