Striker praised by the Orlando Pirates coach

Jose Riveiro together with his troops managed to secure all three points against Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium. The two side went brake equal and second half Pirates found the opening goal through Monnapule Saleng.

The super sub Evidence Makgopa scored brace inside of 10 minutes. After the match coach was speechless with the impact made by Burgesford born star. After the match Riveiro revealed that it is good to have players who are willing to do anything for the badge.

He said “I’m happy with the contribution from the bench, one more time, it was crucial in Botswana, crucial against Chippa to come back after they scored, it was crucial in the second game against Jwaneng.

“Today [Makgopa] was exceptionally good, like everybody who is not in the starting eleven, it’s difficult but the people who is coming from the bench, they are showing they are willing to die for the team even if they get a minute.

“That is very good news for all of us and people are waiting for their opportunities, and Evidence, Karim, Sibisi, everyone involved, they performing the level we need in certain moments of the game.

“There’s many days that, as much as you dominate and control, you can find yourself in the last stages of the match 0-0 or the game not clearly done. The contribution from the players coming, five, 10, 15, 25 minutes, in modern football is extremely, extremely important.”

The result saw Bucs end the evening in second place, on six points, level with Betway Premiership leader Mamelodi Sundowns.

Jose Riveiro together with his troops still have a fixture awaiting them over the weekend where they will facing Richards Bay FC for Betway Premiership.

BY LUCKY SEANEGO