‘Riveiro right to play same XI, Pirates’ subs messed the game! But we won’t win against big teams’

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On Saturday, Orlando Pirates sealed their Nedbank Cup's quarter-final ticket with a 3-1 win over Baroka FC.

Tshegofatso Mabasa was on top form, scoring a hattrick that put the Sea Robbers in control. The second-tier outfit got their only goal through Sydney Malivha, but Bucs did enough to advance.

Have a look at what their supporters said after the win that ensured they remain in the race to defend their crown.

‘Subs messed Pirates’ game’

Patrick Maswanganyi Orlando Pirates
Image – Orlando Pirates

On behalf of the whole of South Africa, we are proud of having a team like Orlando Pirates in Mzansi –  Nonhlanhla Dube

Deon Hotto is a beast! Bro is super fit and never disappoints. So consistent – Nonhlanhla Dube

After the substitutions our play was messed up, we were nearly punished because of all those players that came from the bench – Kea Soso 

Why is Karim Kimvuidi failing in every game? He is so casual and not improving even when given a chance – Lesiba Lelahane 

We were criticizing coach Jose Riveiro for not fielding certain players but at some point, he was right..they Do not deserve to be in the starting 11 – Villa

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Jose Riveiro and Relebohile Mofokeng – Picture by Orlando Pirates

Honestly, there is something that the coach doesn't see in Evidence Makgopa. You have a striker that can dribble, turn, and has a good first touch but lacks the scoring abilities and you still play him as a striker? Give Makgopa that number 8 role and you'll see wonders –  Tshiamo Riggs Sondlane

Monnapule Saleng, Miguel Timm, Goodman Mosele and Olisa Ndah should come back to the team, we're tired of that weak bench – Teekay Siba

I hope people who always complain about the coach playing the same starting lineup realized why he does so in the second half. Some players don't deserve to play for Pirates – Sehlooho Sehlooho

Yes we won, we had to bounce back but I honestly feel players like Kimvuidu are just not Pirates material. He should just be released. Our second half was just lackluster – Mtshweni Chikoya Sheriff 

We are happy people, but with that performance, we will never win against the best teams. Who said when we lead we should not create chances or score more goals? – Rev-Jobby Pirates Maletswa

‘Riveiro right to play same XI, Pirates’ subs messed the game! But we won’t win against big teams’

Willis Sob

Willis Sob is an experienced journalist who has been in the game since 2009, covering major assignments around the continent.
His hunger for African football is unmatched, always getting the best angles and facts to feed the fans and quench their thirst.