Jose Riveiro: My Prediction For The Sundowns Game Is That…

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has revealed his prediction for the two-legged MTN8 clash between his troops and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. 

The draw for the MTN8 semi-final was conducted on Monday night in Randburg, and Pirates will meet Sundowns, while Kaizer Chiefs tackle AmaZulu in the other encounter.

Pirates coach believes the game against Sundowns will provide fireworks for the fans as both sides have quality players in their ranks.

"It is going to be an interesting duel, one month to go before the first leg game, so it is difficult to estimate how good the team will be at that time, fitness and confidence-wise as well," said Riveiro via the PSL media department.

"But basically, I think it will be an attractive match for the fans, plenty of emotions with two good teams with the pitch full of quality players on each side, and probably it is going to be decided in the second game.

"So my prediction is that it is going to be a very equal game over two legs and hopefully with many goals, emotions and we are very motivated to go until the end in this competition. Once you are in the semi-final, you can't expect an easy opponent, and we got a very good one, and we will be ready to be at a very good level at the time," concluded the Pirates coach. 

The Soweto giants booked their place in the semis after a 2-1 win over Royal AM in KwaZulu-Natal, while Sundowns beat Tshwane rivals 2-0 on Sunday. 

And as confirmed by Pirates, the first leg will be played on the first weekend of October at Orlando Stadium, while the second leg will take place on the weekend of the 22nd at Loftus Versveld. 

Kick-off times will be confirmed by the Premier Soccer League. 

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