Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reiterated that the results are not matching their performance.

The Buccaneers came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Pirates will now face the Brazilians at the Lucas Moripe Stadium when they meet for the second-leg next Saturday.

Ouaddou has praised his side for showing character and strength to come back and earn a draw against Miguel Cardoso’s outfit.

“The content today was interesting, we showed some character, some strengths as well from our boys,” Ouaddou told SuperSport TV after the game.

“We showed this aim to play forward and to create chances, but in football sometimes it’s not easy because the result has to match with the performance but at the moment the results are not matching with the performance of the boys.

“Let’s hope that in the future we will take results and everything will be aligned and I just want our fans to be patient. I know it’s not the work in a big club like that, but I hope they will be patient with us.”