“I am giving a lot of value to the performance and the result,' said the Spanish coach.
“I am giving a lot of value to the performance and the result," said the Spanish coach.Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was pleased with his players’ performance during the CAF Champions League clash against Disciples.
This comes after the Buccaneers walloped the Madagascan side 4-0 at Orlando Stadium on Friday night to advance to the next round of the continental competition.“I am giving a lot of value to the performance and the result. We were committed and responsible because we were playing for something very important for our fans, the club and ourselves as a group,” said Riveiro after the game.
“The way we approach the beginning of the game was key. We struggled a little bit and I think they had their first shot on target towards the end of the first half during the period where we defended too low. “It is something we don’t like but it was provoked by the opponent and we tried to correct as the game went on. In the second half, maybe by purpose, we played a little bit according to the result by being a little bit conservative,” added the Spaniard.Riveiro was also happy with Karim Kimvuidi’s contribution in the game. The DR Congo midfielder, who played in an unfamiliar position, was introduced in the second half and scored the fourth goal for Pirates.
“I think it will help him be more confident next time. Also, for the fans to see Karim scoring; I think it is a very good new, which is probably not his strength. He is more of one player who used to be in the last pass or second last pass, but this is a good new for all of us and Karim is trying hard, so we are all happy to see Karim happy,” concluded Riveiro.
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