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DISAPPOINTED: Coach Augusto Palacios

The Buccaneers coach expressed his disappointment at the team's display, especially in the first stanza of the game.

He lamented the harm that injuries caused to his plans, which saw him start the game with different combinations in midfield and in defence.

"I think this is the second game that we began very complacent and allowed our opponents more space to play then they scored," Palacios said. "Today's combinations were completely different. Oupa (Manyisa) was not there and we had to start with Manti (Moholo) in midfield.

"It was also the first time we started with Thabo (Matlaba) and Patrick (Phungwayo) on the left and right side of defence."

Arrows coach Muhsin Ertugral started with rookie striker Bongi Ntuli, who is a product of the club's development ranks.

The youngster did not disappoint as he hit the ground running, scoring on his league debut against seasoned campaigners in the Bucs defence, Lucky Lekgwathi and Siyabonga Sangweni.

"Our striker is just 19 years old but today Bongi played a good game," Ertugral said. "We had no one else that we could bring from the bench so we had to make use of what we had."

The Arrows mentor took a swipe at his two senior players, Thanduyise Khuboni and Souleymane Keita, who were outplayed by Andile Jali and Manti Moholo in the middle of the park.

"Khuboni and Keita are internationals but their display today was very disappointing. Keita is a championship winner in Turkey with Sivasspor and he should understand that you can't come to South Africa and play soft football," Ertugral said.

Meanwhile, a powerful second-half free-kick by Thamsanqa Sangweni broke the deadlock and gave Mamelodi Sundowns a narrow 1-0 win over Absa Premiership newcomers Chippa United at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday.

Sangweni, making his league debut, took advantage after Gift Sithole conceded a free-kick on the edge of the danger area on 71 minutes. - Sapa

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Mon May 20 14:22:49 SAST 2013 ::

Aug 13, 2012

NoBlogger

Don't worry my coach, this is a marathon. I see some "big" teams have started with a 100m sprint - good for them. The question is will they keep the same pace?

ONCE AND ALWAYS DTC!!!
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Aug 13, 2012

Tasto

So ediotor you decide to combine Signdoms&Pirates in 1 article thanx for nuttin jou moer man!!
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Aug 13, 2012

Kuch

I'm a Chiefs fan....but I liked how Bennie played
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Aug 13, 2012

Mgaraji

With Palacious at the helm, I do not think Pirates will conquer Africa. Pirates is battling to exchange 3 to 4 passes on the opponents half.
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Aug 13, 2012

Mphorozza

Every team is aiming at Bucselonas, All the teams want to beat the champs because if you can beat the champs you get an incentive from somewhere. So we are not going to win easy we must be prepared for everything. But I like the fighting spirit of the boys.
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Aug 13, 2012

CYBORICO

@Mgaraji
trying out a propaganda? wont work, we fired Lille and went on to win the league remember? anyway Njenje is going nowhere, we will just have to wait n c how long baxter can hold it togethe and naturena, soon as Sundowns or Pirates win something we know who will start talking about their useless coach and average players.
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Aug 13, 2012

Nys1

How long must we play catch up , Bafana ba must learn to play soccer without being under pressure , I hope they watched Caster , and learned from her mistake.
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Aug 13, 2012

Marquez

In case you havn't noticed Professor, this is how we start the season, on a below par perfomance.
After six games we will be hitting the groung and getting ze ball rolling way we want it.
Many teams will struggle to beat Arrows this season, many teams will find it difficult not to concede against us this season.
.................................Up the Bucs
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Aug 13, 2012

swona

Njenje, you are the player's favourite, we dont believe in you, bt I think if players likes you, they will die for you, besides that, we ready to offload you anytime, unlike our noisy neighbours who can keep a coach to honour their contract!
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Aug 13, 2012

ILLUMINATED

Yerrrrrrrrrr! Maar Njenje why do you like Mabena so much? I have nothing against the boy but he needs to work on his finishing. It's us the fans who urged you to use Rantie instead of that wasteful kid. Having Mabena is like a farmer having a BULL or a COCK with a lot of cows or hens but no calves or eggs (or chicks). So with Mabena there are so many scoring opportunities but no goals.
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