Pirates coach Riveiro on league title race

Orlando Pirates have slipped down the DStv Premiership table. What are the thoughts of Jose Riveiro on the title race?

Sep 5, 2022 - 14:36
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Pirates coach Riveiro on league title race

Following Orlando Pirates‘ encouraging early DStv Premiership log lead in August, the Sea Robbers slipped to third place after losing to Maritzburg United on Sunday evening at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

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Bucs have been playing a new 3-4-3 formation since Riveiro’s arrival. Image: @Mlungisi__N22 / Twitter

ORLANDO PIRATES’ DSTV PREMIERSHIP RESULTS SO FAR

Having played seven games wherein Jose Riveiro’s side lost two, drew twice, and collected three wins, the Buccaneers are placed in position three with two points off leaders Royal AM.

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The two defeats both came from shock late goals against Chippa United and Maritzburg United respectively. The Soweto giants drew against Stellenbosch FC and SuperSport United, while beating Swallows FC, Richards Bay, and Royal AM.

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RIVEIRO ON THE TITLE RACE

According to the Spaniard who arrived in the country in June, he has seen enough to conclude that nearly every team in the PSL is strong enough to become champions.

He added to say that he expects his team to simply be in the top mix come the second half of the season.

“I think the league so far is very equal, every game is very difficult for everyone and not only for Pirates,” Riveiro said as quoted by iDiskiTimes.

“I think we are going to arrive at the break with not so much advantage between the teams at the top.

“But our objective is not to be on top of the table today but to get as many points as possible in order to stay amongst the top sides in the second half of the season,” he added.

Meanwhile, Pirates are also looking ahead to a daunting MTN8 semi-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns over two legs.