Orlando Pirates suffered a 4-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership. Despite the setback, coach Jose Riveiro insists the result won't define their season and focuses on the upcoming Nedbank Cup match against Baroka FC. Riveiro acknowledges Sundowns' dominance in the game but believes the league is long and the gap can change.
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro will have to rebuild his team’s confidence again after a 4-1 mauling to Mamelodi Sundowns this past Saturday. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent NewspapersFollowing their humbling defeat at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro asserted that the loss will not determine the rest of their season.
Orlando Pirates player Patrick Maswanganyi is close down by the Mamelodi Sundowns defence. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent Newspapers “Obviously, it's not nice to lose 4-1 because we came here with the intention to compete and collect points, but we have to go again because we have to play Baroka this weekend, and we want to continue our good record in that competition.”
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