Former Orlando Pirates defender Edward Motale is confident that Eric Tinkler's side to advance to the final of the Telkom Knockout.
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The Buccaneers will come up against Kaizer Chiefs in another Soweto Derby in seven days, with their cup game on Saturday.
Having won 3-1 during last Saturday's Soweto Derby in the league, Pirates have an advantage to win this weekend's game at the FNB Stadium, according to the club's legend and former Bafana Bafana player.
"When Chiefs and Pirates play the form of the two teams in their previous games doesn't work. The two sides can be on form against teams like Golden Arrows and Polokwane (City), but that doesn't normally work when they play against each other. The two teams motivate each other when playing against each other.
"For example, even if there is a Chiefs player that has been feeling down, he gets motivated with knowing that Pirates is coming. It's not about form but the planning. There is history about the game and there is always a lot at stake.
"I haven't been 100% excited about Pirates' win last weekend. I'm not saying it was a fluke. Chiefs were defeated hands down. If Khune wasn't in goals Pirates would have scored five or six goals. It was going to be the biggest embarrassment for Chiefs.
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"My biggest celebration is going to be this weekend in the Telkom Knockout. I don't think Chiefs will do much of a difference from last weekend's game. Maybe they will come with about 90% of the same players that played last weekend. I believe that Pirates were in fifth gear against them and will need to change to sixth gear this weekend. The vehicle has to pick up speed and we will see on the way about the traffic cameras and speed traps," said Motale.
