Bucs are fifth on the log standings with 38 points from 24 games, only five points separating them and second placed Royal AM.
Pirates are fifth on the log standings with 38 points after 24 games, with only five points separating them and second placed Royal AM, but there is still Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs , who are level on 39 points occupying fourth and third places respectively on the table, who are also fighting for a runners-up position.
“Highly important , the two games, this match and the one against Baroka puts us back in the fight for second position. Let’s hope that other teams drop points in the process, but let’s just control our destiny. We just have to win our games and see what happens after that,” said Ncikazi. “I am just happy for the team, but not the best conditions to play football in, I am just happy that we could battle. But, I say the team that deserves to win was us, we missed a penalty and had small opportunities that were there, I think our team deserves to win. So, the journey continues, let’s see where it takes us.”
Pirates goal came late in the game courtesy of Fortune Makaringe, and Ncikazi reveals that he thought the game will end in a goalless draw, with Deon Hotto having had his spot-kick saved. “I was thinking, is this a situation where you create chances and you miss a penalty and you don’t win a match and play an unnecessary draw? But God being and the football gods were on our side. I am just happy with the performance the players gave , I am just proud of everyone around the team. We are still on course with our objective, even though it was not our first objective, let’s continue with it. I am proud of this team.
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