Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has hailed his side for executing the game plan to perfection, aided by finally scoring the first goal in a clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Buccaneers cut their gap to 15 points in the Betway Premiership, having four games in hand over their title rivals.
Relebohile Mofokeng’s brace gave the Buccaneers an early lead and Riveiro was happy his team started the game on the front foot, but also admitted they had to suffer in the second half.
“Yeah, well executed. Difficult to play against Sundowns, trust me, so difficult. They are so good,” he said on SuperSport TV.
“We started very well getting the lead. We want to be in advantage. Finally, you know, faced one game against them, and be us, the ones who is leading the game. Getting the double lead, it was something else.
“Obviously, it was a stormy beginning of the game from the boys. They really trust on what we were doing on the field and the consequences, excellent performance.
“Obviously suffering a little bit in the second period, but not much. We managed to contain them, usually in areas where we are not used to defend that close to Chaine.
“But congratulations to the players, because they they managed to show who they are when we when we are in the right in the right space.”
