Jose Riveiro Remains Optimistic Despite Another Loss!

Jose Riveiro Remains Optimistic Despite Another Loss! The Buccaneers were defeated by Stellies over the weekend.

Orlando Pirates lost 1-0 at home to Stellenbosch FC in the MTN 8 yesterday afternoon. Head coach Jose Riveiro was delighted to reach the final, irrespective of the result.

Orlando Pirates 0:1 Stellenbosch FC (Pirates Qualify Via Away Goals Rule) – MTN 8 Semifinal Second Leg

The hosts went into the game on the back of winning the first leg 2-1 away from home. This victory gave them two crucial away goals which ultimately came in handy for them. 

The game was decided by an own goal from Zakhele Lepasa in the 22^nd minute.

“Three defeats in a row is not usual for us, right, even though if now we’re in the final,” the Spaniard told SuperSport TV after the encounter. 

“We managed to get the result that we needed. You know, it’s fine. 

“We got through, it’s like this. We lost today but we are the team in the final, so that’s what it counts in the end.

“So I don’t take it like a defeat, even though in the records is going show that it was a defeat. It’s in our hands. 

“We have the same chances as our opponent on 7 October and there are still 25 games to play in the league. It might not look like it but I’m a very, very optimistic person. 

“I think that everything is going be alright always.” Riveiro explained.

“It’s a final, there’s pressure for both, you have a bad day, you don’t win the title. But I think it’s going to a nice game. 

“Both teams are very strong. There’s a lot of things to prove in that game for each side. 

“And again, like I said last Wednesday, the people will have the opportunity to see 22 fantastic players fighting for the title in an excellent environment at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.” He concluded.

The Buccaneers will take on Mamelodi Sundowns on the 7^th October 2023 in the final. Jose Riveiro Remains Optimistic Despite Another Loss!