Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he was delighted with his side’s performance against Chippa United after walking away with maximum points at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

The Buccaneers extended their winning run to four matches in the DStv Premiership following their 2-0 win over the Chilli Boys thanks to goals from Kabelo Dlamini and Thembinkosi Lorch.

The wins sees Pirates remain in second place on the table 18 points behind champions Mamelodi Sundowns, with 43 points after 25 matches.

Riveiro praised his side after they put the game to bed early after scoring both goals in the first-half but admits they had it a bit difficult in the second half as they went in search of more goals.

“We got excellent support, I have to say that today the fans were all the way behind us and it helps a lot when you have to face these types of games,” Riveiro said on SuperSport TV.

“I think we had a really good first-half, we managed to dictate a very high tempo and due to that we created several chances good enough to get a lead. It’s a big advantage going 2-0 at half-time. The second-half obviously the opponent has to do something different, take more risks and they did it.

“We didn’t suffer so much but we didn’t have the same amount of possession, I had the feeling not that much in their half like we did in the first-half but overall I’m so happy with the performance. One more time I think we have to be happy.

“It’s not a secret, the language in football is tactical and for that you need to create synergies between the players when they have the possibility to compete together, not only to train together. It becomes easier. I am happy to have the players ready to play, to have the opportunity to select them and that is the most important thing from now until the end.”

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