Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the difference in playing against Magesi FC was probably the fact that the opponents are in a difficult situation without a head coach.
The two sides met for the second time this season as Pirates bagged maximum points from a sole Relebohile Mofokeng goal. This followed the Carling Knockout Cup encounter that Magesi stunned the Buccaneers 3-2 in Orlando on their way to lifting the trophy.
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However, it was Riveiro’s third time facing the side as he was voted to lead the PSL All Stars side that humbled Dikwena Tṧa Meetse 3-0 in the Carling Black Label Cup.
After the game at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium, Riveiro said Magesi having challenges with coaches also played a role however they were still competitive and he’s happy to have gotten the win.
“The Carling Cup in Orlando, I think that game was really weird, really strange,” Riveiro responded to iDiski Times when asked about the difference in the encounters.
“We had a good 30 minutes and suddenly from nowhere we were 3-0 down. What is different probably the moment of Magesi is not the same.
“They are in a difficult moment in terms of results without coach Clinton [Larsen] right now, starting a new period with a new coach.
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“So, many things, games are always different. It’s not the same playing in Orlando than playing here. So, many components but in the end a competitive match I’m happy with the 1-0.”
