Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro shares excitement after crucial win over Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has shared his excitement after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns to derail their South Africa Premier League title hopes.

The Buccaneers defeated Sundowns 2-1 to secure maximum points, reducing the gap from 18 to 15 as the battle for the ultimate title continues between the two top teams.

With four games at hand, Orlando Pirates stand a chance to close Sundowns lead if they manage to secure positive results.

Speaking after the game, Jose Riveiro said, “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 managed to show who they are when we when we are in the right in the right space” he said.