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Swallows were 6-5 aggregate winners against Mamelodi Sundowns over two legs of a dramatic MTN8 semifinal.

They face a Bucs side on the rebound from an at times tempestuous 3-0 semifinal defeat to SuperSport United at Orlando, which saw striker Benni McCarthy red-carded, scuffles in the stands and general crowd misbehaviour.

Birds coach Zeca Marques said this week his main aim has been getting his players' focus back to a crucial league fixture against treble winners Bucs.

"According to what we set out for this month, which ends with Orlando Pirates, I'm very happy with what the players have achieved so far," Marques said.

"The guys have been really focusing on the next game. We know the importance of the match - it's a Soweto derby, there's a lot at stake. There's the pride of the club, and of the players, and we're going to do our best to walk away with something."

Marques said there is some concern over a defence that has leaked seven goals in three games - the two legs of the MTN semi and a 1-1 league draw with Ajax Cape Town.

"Defensively, I think we're getting much better. We're holding on for longer periods of the game, so that's a positive. We'll keep working on the defence because it's one of the areas where we want to improve."

The Birds coach said defender Luvhengo Mungomeni, who was substituted against Sundowns on Sunday, is available for selection. "He's fine. Papi just had cramps at the end."

Star forward Lerato Chabangu was rested during training on Wednesday with a knock to his knee, but should also be ready for Pirates.

McCarthy is suspended for Pirates, which could see Zambian Collins Mbesuma fielded as the target man up front, while Bongani Ndulula is another option.

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Aug 31, 2012

Publc2

We miss u Rantie!
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Aug 31, 2012

Mygirl

Never ever underestimate the wounded tiger, it might k!ll u...

We are going to fight like wounded tigers, lyk we never been betean b4.

UP THE CHAMPIONS
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Aug 31, 2012

Soshangaan

@Publc2
U r rite we miss him but we have 2 move forward hey, hopefully he'll comeback after his contract at the end of season and he'll be a free agent
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@Mygirl
Hope they heard ur warning, really we are going to fight like wounded tigers, lyk we never been beaten b4 watch the space

Ayeye Maswayi-swayi ayeye
Shapa spoko shapa...
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Aug 31, 2012

skopa27

@my gal

more of wounded cows
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Aug 31, 2012

ancnduntsu

@My girl
Never ever underestimate the wounded tiger, it might k!ll u...

We are going to fight like wounded tigers, lyk we never been betean b4
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Are you no longer RODENTS now?
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Aug 31, 2012

ancnduntsu

@skopa27

@my gal

more of wounded cows
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More of dangerous FIRECRACKERS!!!
ke!ke!ke!ke!ke
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Aug 31, 2012

ancnduntsu

@1937
Don't 4get Mr"Foresee" to post your Diary for 2morrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just a friendly reminder.
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Aug 31, 2012

ancnduntsu

@1937
I foresee FIRECRACKERS FC getting another TREBLE (3-0) from swa-swai.
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Aug 31, 2012

ancnduntsu

@1937
Are you going to the stadium with that 15 year old again?
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Aug 31, 2012

ancnduntsu

@1937
I heard that you 4got to pick up your wife after the game last Saturday. Is this true?
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