Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given his thoughts on the DStv Premiership title race after his side moved to the top of the log. Image: Twitter/Orlandopirates
Jose Riveiro on Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 clash: ‘The past is gone’
Heading to the MTN8 semi-final, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro plans to shy away from his side’s poor record against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given his thoughts on the DStv Premiership title race after his side moved to the top of the log. Image: Twitter/Orlandopirates
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has chosen to throw his side’s recent poor record against Mamelodi Sundowns out of the window as they gear up to face them in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg on Saturday.
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The Tshwane giants have won all of their last five meetings with the Buccaneers, hence, the odds suggest the defending champions are favourites for the tie.
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The Spanish coach will be clashing with Masandawana for the first time since he took reins as the Sea Robbers’ boss in June and he’s had some time to learn what his opponents are capable of.
Riveiro says they will look to take the opportunity to create history against the Brazilians.
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RIVEIRO – ‘THE PAST IS THE PAST’
“The past two seasons are not going to play on Saturday,” Riveiro said as per iDiski Times.
“You can be sure about it, the past is the past, it’s gone. So we try to look to the future with optimism and positivity and understanding this is a different story. This is a different book this season and we have the chance to write our new history.
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“This is what we’re trying to do in every single game and again, this is not an exception. We’re talking about a semi-final or two legs, Sundowns or whoever is in front [of us], we’re trying to be ourselves, build and grow our own identity.
“What we are trying to do is much more important than only one game, or isolating one game like something very very special, we’re going to get an outcome very positive if we manage to beat [Sundowns] and that’s what we’re looking for.”
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The match is expected to be played in front of a capacity crowd at Orlando Stadium and will kick off at 15:30.
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