On April 28, 2024, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Orlando Pirates faced Royal AM in a DStv Premiership match at the Harry Gwala Stadium. The Buccaneers secured a significant victory, placing them in close competition with Stellenbosch, who held the second-place position at the time. Despite leading 1-0 at halftime, head coach Jose Riveiro expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance in the first half, noting a lack of football control compared to their recent matches.
Riveiro emphasized the importance of capitalizing on chances and securing three points over playing beautiful football in every game. He highlighted the need for adjustments and a stronger presence in the last third during the second half. Additionally, he acknowledged that the team faced difficulties in the central corridor, allowing their opponents to press them backward, resulting in transitions and speed from the opposing team.
Despite the 4-0 scoreline, Riveiro stressed that the match was far from easy and commended his team for coming back in the second half with better organization and clearer ideas. He recognized the tough nature of the game and emphasized the significance of the victory at that stage of the season.