CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 11: Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates at Athlone Stadium on March 11, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits his side were better when it was ’11 v 11′ after their goalless draw against Stellenbosch FC.
The Buccaneers’ title charges suffered another blow after the stalemate against Stellenbosch, who had Brian Onyango sent off in the first half.
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The Spaniard admitted his charges did not create enough chances in the second half to win the game.
“I think we were better against 11, ” Riveiro told SuperSport after the game.
“Both teams trying to win the match. The moment the opponent is playing with ten, there is intention to win anymore so there is less spaces to play.
“We try but I’m not sure we create enough motions in the box tonight. It’s true that we were in control, we have a few chances to win the match but we didn’t finalise so many chances today.
“It was so difficult, but whatever I say is going to sound like an excuse but to play here and be precise cannot be in the same sentence.
“We take it. It’s one point, obviously not the result we were looking for. We want to win every game but we need to understand there is an opponent that’s in front working hard trying to protect the result and they did a good job.”
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