The dilemma for any club that gets knocked out in the first round of the MTN8 is having to wait six weeks for their next competitive, so SuperSport United striker Bradley Grobler has stressed the importance of overcoming defending champions Orlando Pirates this weekend.
Pirates and SuperSport have had some exciting knockout competition clashes in the past and the one at Orlando Stadium tomorrow, set to kick off at 6pm, certainly has the potential to be a classic, considering what's at stake so early on in the campaign.
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With the Betway Premiership only kicking off in September, no one wants to be on the losing side tomorrow.
"We want to get the games started. This weekend we've got a chance to do that, but obviously we know what's at stake. It's not just trying to win the MTN8, but for me generally, you want to be playing games. And if you don't win this weekend, you could wait six weeks for your next competitive game. We are looking forward to getting the ball rolling and playing," Grobler said to the Siya crew.
Pirates have an opportunity to make it three consecutive MTN8 titles and, with Jose Riveiro steering the ship quite well since joining the Buccaneers, they certainly are seen as one of the favourites to clinch it.
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SuperSport, however, will do their best to focus on themselves, to find a way to upset the reigning champions.
"I've played against Pirates for a long time and I pretty much know their players, you know? They have a great coach who has done a great job for them. He has a way he likes to play and he has players who can back that up. They've got a lot to offer, so we know that it's not going to be an easy game. We have an understanding of how they play and the quality they've got, so I think it's about focusing on what we can do best and try to do that to the best of our ability."
