Riveiro on Orlando Pirates’ semifinal qualification

Orlando Pirates are two matches away from a third straight Nedbank Cup title, thanks to Saturday’s thrilling win over SuperSport United in Polokwane.

JOSE RIVEIRO SALUTES SIPHO CHAINE

Gape Moralo’s 93rd minute equaliser cancelled Evidence Makgopa’s first-half lead of 2-1. The resultant penalty shootout paved the way for Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Chaine to save Vincent Pule and Christian Saile’s attempts.

“It’s one of the possibilities in a knockout game, there’s only two possible results in these types of games, if you can not make it in the 120 minutes, you have to go to penalties and do your best,” Riveiro said via iDiski Times. “We did good job in that space, and again happy to be in the semi-finals.

“It’s his role in the penalty shoot out, he has to stay there between the posts and try to catch at least one more than the opponent, he’s been doing well in that scenario in recent occasions in penalties. Today again he did an excellent job, together with the analysis department, with the goalkeeper coach, with everyone in that space, helping him to do the right decisions.”

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs joined Orlando Pirates in the final four, while Marumo Gallants are set to face Durban City. Mamelodi Sundowns’ clash with Sekhukhune United was cancelled subject to a new date.

STELLENBOSCH FC DEFENDER TO ORLANDO PIRATES?

Orlando Pirates are reportedly set on freshening up the squad in central defence for next season.

According to Soccer Laduma, Stellies’ 26-year-old central defender Thabo Moloisane has earned the admiration of the Buccaneers’ scouts. “As far as defenders are concerned, Pirates’ main target is Thabo (Moloisane), and that’s why they are set to table an offer for him,” a source told the outlet. “They are looking at strengthening the central defence as they are looking at having a strong backline next season where they will compete in almost all the competitions, including the CAF Champions League. Moloisane has grown as a player. He is playing in Africa with Stellenbosch and Pirates are looking at that as an advantage to sign him. You know the club is also looking at right back and left back,” the source concluded.

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