Bucs out to end tour of Spain with victory against Qatari
giants
Orlando Pirates are keen to end their tour of Spain with a
second win in four matches when they face Qatar Stars League
champions on Friday.
Orlando Pirates will hope to keep their unbeaten run intact when
they face Qatari champions Al-Sadd in their fourth match in Spain
at the Banus Football Centre on Friday.
Pirates have recorded one win and two draws during their tour of
Spain and face the Qatar Stars League winners brimming with
confidence.
Preview
The Buccaneers’ last match was a 1-1 draw with Granada when new
signing Gilberto opened his account after getting on the end of a
Patrick Maswanganyi pass and coach Jose Riveiro will be expecting
much more on Friday.
Pirates started their off-season build-up with a 2-2 draw
against Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth before a morale-boosting 2-0
victory over La Liga side Sevilla.
There is confidence in the Pirates camp that a return to winning
ways is possible although Al-Sadd, who won the league and Emir Cup
double, come into the match on the back of a good result.
Al Sadd recorded an 8-0 win over Gibraltar Football League
outfit Manchester and should give the Soweto giants a few
problems.
Pirates team
news
The Buccaneers had an injury concern early in the clash against
Granada, with Evidence Makgopa stretchered out midway through the
first half.
The striker will be in a race against time to be fit for the
clash, while experienced forwards like Tshegofatso Mabasa and
Zakhele Lepasa could step up in his absence.
Time and where to
watch
The match will kick off at 19.30 and will be live on SuperSport
SPL, Pirates TV as well as the Orlando Pirates’ YouTube
channel.
Live updates will be shared across Orlando Pirates’ social media
platforms.
