Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the team have been 'playing their part' in the Betway Premiership title race after defeating Polokwane City.
The Buccaneers cut Mamelodi Sundowns' lead to 12 points after Nkosinathi Sibisi's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win on Saturday afternoon.
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The goal came from a set-piece situation but the Spaniard says there was a lot of quality from his side on the day.
"I think it's always an ugly game when you're playing at Old Peter Mokaba, it cannot be the other way around," Riveiro told SuperSport after the game.
"The shape of the field is terrible, slow, bumpy. It's not a football ground so you have to find ways to not concede and be patient wait for opportunities.
"We had a lot of quality opportunities this time it came in a set-piece and like you said massive three points. So, happy to collect here the three points and like I said before the match not many teams can do it against a very disciplined team that today was running an extra-mile.
"They want to win and they have been showing they want to win since day one this season. Nobody can say the opposite and that's why they wanted to win the game. We spoke at halftime and felt that it's coming but we have to be patient and like I said in one of these opportunities, one set-piece we managed to capitalise and then managed to defend very well the lead," he added.
When asked if Pirates are still in the race, he added, "I think so, no. I think you should say not us. We've been doing our part and trying to play every game at the limit and that's what we do. Now we have to close the league chapter and then go to the Champions (League) and then we have to fight for another final in the Nedbank.
"Like I said before the game, it's the consequence of being very competitive since day one. This players, group, coaching staff they do wonders this season, let's continue until the end."
