Since Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro had no influence on the controversial decision, he could not be blamed for revelling in the glory of becoming the first team to win the MTN8 three times in a row.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has predicted even greater things for his side, after they won the MTN8 in dramatic fashion against Stellenbosch FC. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent MediaThe match was seemingly headed for extra-time with the scores locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes, before a contentious refereeing decision effectively
Since Riveiro had no influence on the controversial decision, he could not be blamed for revelling in the glory of becoming the first team to win the MTN8 three times in a row.“These guys are making history. Today, one more time, it’s proof that it's just the beginning for them,” said Riveiro. One of those young players which Riveiro alluded to is Relebohile Mofokeng. The 19-year-old came on as a substitute late in the second half, and scored Pirates’ third when Stellies threw their players forward in their last-ditch effort to find an equaliser.
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