Almost a month after goalkeeper Felipe Ovono made two school-boy errors which cost Orlando Pirates in the MTN8, the Buccaneers return to Bidvest Stadium eager for a positive result to consolidate their position at the top of the PSL table.
The Buccaneers were beaten 2-1 by the Clever Boys last month, but left the stadium feeling like they should have won after their shot- stopper gifted Wits two goals.
Pirates coach Muhsin Ertugral has since made changes in the goalkeeping department, bringing in Brighton Mhlongo, who has conceded only one goal in the team's last two matches.
It's a top-of-the-table clash tonight (8.15pm) for the unbeaten teams who are both on seven points after three matches.
"Last time Tendai [Ndoro] had two sitters. This is a different game, different dynamics, different situations. Some of the decisions we took [against Cape Town City on Tuesday] were not on," said Ertugral, who was disappointed after his players failed to follow instructions in the goalless draw.
Wits, meanwhile, beat Baroka 2-0 and it seems they are only just warming up after booking their place in the MTN8 final, where they'll face Mamelodi Sundowns.
Meanwhile, Pirates midfielder Issa Sarr says he is disappointed after being taken off at half-time in the match against City but remains motivated to become a regular.
The Senegalese was forced to make way for Luvuyo Memela at half-time of the goalless draw at Orlando, in what was his first start under the new coach.
Speaking through his agent Dennis Idrissa yesterday, Sarr admitted that he is worried about his future considering he is in the last year of his Bucs contract. "The player has played for 45 minutes only and of course, he is not happy about that.
"However, he is a professional, he respects this decision and certainly he will not challenge the coach's tactical moves ..." - Additional reporting by Tiyani Mabasa
Bucs aim for revenge in top of the table tie
Almost a month after goalkeeper Felipe Ovono made two school-boy errors which cost Orlando Pirates in the MTN8, the Buccaneers return to Bidvest Stadium eager for a positive result to consolidate their position at the top of the PSL table.
The Buccaneers were beaten 2-1 by the Clever Boys last month, but left the stadium feeling like they should have won after their shot- stopper gifted Wits two goals.
Pirates coach Muhsin Ertugral has since made changes in the goalkeeping department, bringing in Brighton Mhlongo, who has conceded only one goal in the team's last two matches.
It's a top-of-the-table clash tonight (8.15pm) for the unbeaten teams who are both on seven points after three matches.
"Last time Tendai [Ndoro] had two sitters. This is a different game, different dynamics, different situations. Some of the decisions we took [against Cape Town City on Tuesday] were not on," said Ertugral, who was disappointed after his players failed to follow instructions in the goalless draw.
Wits, meanwhile, beat Baroka 2-0 and it seems they are only just warming up after booking their place in the MTN8 final, where they'll face Mamelodi Sundowns.
Meanwhile, Pirates midfielder Issa Sarr says he is disappointed after being taken off at half-time in the match against City but remains motivated to become a regular.
The Senegalese was forced to make way for Luvuyo Memela at half-time of the goalless draw at Orlando, in what was his first start under the new coach.
Speaking through his agent Dennis Idrissa yesterday, Sarr admitted that he is worried about his future considering he is in the last year of his Bucs contract. "The player has played for 45 minutes only and of course, he is not happy about that.
"However, he is a professional, he respects this decision and certainly he will not challenge the coach's tactical moves ..." - Additional reporting by Tiyani Mabasa
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