Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs says his former membership didn’t present up towards Mamelodi Sundowns this previous weekend.
The Buccaneers had been hammered 4-1 on the Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. Coming into the match, Pirates knew a win would put them three factors behind Masandawana with a sport in hand however from the primary whistle, the Sea Robbers by no means acquired going.
An early purpose from Grant Kekana set the tone for the match. Regardless of having extra possession, the Buccaneers did not threaten the house facet and finally conceded once more earlier than half-time.
Orlando Pirates will get a impolite awakening
A spirited efficiency within the early levels of the second half noticed them pull one again however a lapse of focus noticed them concede a 3rd. After that, the writing was on the wall for the Soweto giants.
Talking on SoccerBeat, Josephs mentioned Orlando pirates had been caught napping within the first half.
It felt like for me, boys got here to play towards males right this moment,” he mentioned. “While you come up towards a crew like Mamelodi Sundowns proper? you can’t come to the sport with solely 5 gamers on type. As a result of that’s what it regarded like within the first half. You’ll be able to’t try this, Sundowns is a well-oiled machine. They aren’t home champions 12 months after 12 months for nothing.
Orlando Pirates subsequent face Baroka within the Nedbank Cup spherical of 16. Having received the match again to again, the Sea Robbers shall be determined to retain the trophy for the second time. With Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns nonetheless within the match, it received’t be simple.
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