Shongwe backs Buccaneers
Johannesburg - Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper William Shongwe believes the Soweto side has what it takes to overcome CS Sfaxien in the second leg semi-final match in the Caf Champions League in Tunisia on Saturday.
The Swazi, who is a SuperSport commentator, believes the fact that it is a do-or-die match - the first leg finished in a goalless draw at Ellis Park two weeks ago - will be to the advantage of Pirates. Saturday's match will be televised live on SuperSport 3 and SuperSport 3 Africa.
"To get all the way to the semi-finals of a competition and lose is heartbreaking," said Shongwe. "Pirates know it is a do-or-die match and I expect them to lift their game. If they can get an away goal, they will be in a good position to advance to the final."
Like many observers, Shongwe is concerned that Pirates have been so wasteful in front of goal.
"Look, they have played some excellent football, but they have failed to take their chances. Hopefully their luck will change on Saturday and they'll bang in one or two goals. Their coach (Milutin Sredojevic) has admitted their finishing is a problem and says they have worked hard on that aspect of their game in training."
Playing away from home is never easy and Shongwe believes Sfaxien will come hard at Pirates on Saturday.
"It is typical of African clubs, and particularly those from north Africa," he said. "They come here and play very cautiously ... very defensively. But when they are at home they throw everything at the opposition," said Shongwe.
"If Pirates can weather the early storm and are allowed to settle, I see no reasons why they shouldn't go through."
News source: www.news24.co.za
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