Ouaddou happy with Pirates’ response to MTN8 semi-final first leg demands against Sekhukhune
Abdeslam Ouaddou praised Orlando Pirates’ discipline and organisation after their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first-leg victory over Sekhukhune United in Polokwane.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance in their MTN8 semi-final first-leg victory against Sekhukhune United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Ouaddou praised his team's discipline and organization, which allowed them to control the game from start to finish. Despite fielding a few changes to the regular lineup, Pirates emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, courtesy of a goal from Player of the Match Deon Hotto.
Ouaddou highlighted the team's patience in building up play, adapting to the warm spring conditions at the stadium. He also noted that the team managed to preserve energy, secure a clean sheet, and gain an away goal ahead of the second leg at their home stadium. Ouaddou commended the team spirit and insisted that they will rest the players before playing the second leg in a week's time.
The Pirates coach emphasized the importance of finding a balance between desire and discipline, especially when coaching a big club like Orlando. He added that the win will provide a morale boost as they prepare to face Babina Noko in the second game of their triple-header in the Betway Premiership.
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