Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has singled out two players for their impact in the win over AmaZulu on Saturday evening.
The Buccaneers climbed up to second spot on the DStv Premiership table after defeating Usuthu 1-0 at Orlando Stadium.
The Spanish tactician felt second-half substitutes Monnapule Saleng and Karim Kimvuidi were the difference on the night.
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"In these circumstances against the low block, we had to be calm, we were rushing a little bit," Riveiro told SuperSport after the game.
"But I think Saleng, Karim, they gave us a little bit more threat in one v ones, second line running, things you need to beat the low block," the Spanish coach went on.
"I think the presence of Saleng, Thalente (Mbatha) looking for the first pass forward when we steal the ball, they were quite aggressive in attack and they left some spaces in transitions and that for me was the key in the last 25-30 minutes.
"So well done to the guys, those who started and those who finished, we're a team."
Riveiro was also surprised to see goalkeeper Sipho Chaine get a yellow card for time wasting even though he was really hurt.
"He got a yellow card in the end, " he added.
"I don't understand exactly the reason why because the discomfort is real, but we have three more goalkeepers in the squad so whoever is coming is gonna be a guarantee."
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