Krol – We were better than Chiefs

Ruud Krol says Orlando Pirates deserve MTN8 Final spot

Posted: 26 September 2010 Time: 06:43 pm

Orlando Pirates head coach Ruud Krol says his team definitely deserves to be in the MTN8 Final.

The Dutchman, who appeared relieved after a week of intense speculation on his future, says Bucs were definitely “better” than Amakhosi throughout the 1-0 win at the FNB Stadium, hence his assertion that reaching the Final, set for Durban next week Saturday, wasn’t a fluke at all.

“Pirates was the better team in this match. We were aggressive and the objective was to keep them under pressure. We did it well,” Krol says.

“The players read the game well and this was a fantastic job. It is fantastic for the club and I’m happy for everyone at the club,” he says.

However, Krol was cagey when asked about his team’s chances of beating Moroka Swallows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 2.

“In the Final there is a winner and a loser. The last time we played in the Final it was against Ajax Cape Town in the Telkom Knockout and we were sloppy in that match [lost 2-1 in December 2008], but such is the Final, you can’t predict it. But we are looking forward to it and hopefully we will be the winners,” Krol adds.

Bucs will be the home team in the Final after the draw immediately after the game. Being the hosts means Bucs will have first option on the kit and will be allowed to choose a changeroom.

Article by: Tiyani wa ka Mabasa

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Anonymous
posted: 06:51 pm
Here is the coach who understand the work of being a coach not a coach-cum-media officer. He is not making noise about us going to wallop Swallows he respect the opponents because he knows soccer. You are right coach...in football you win or loose whether they will say you lack confidence that's immaterial because surely you are not going to reveal you excitement let alone tactics on the media...keep them to yourself and use them where necessary like today. Remember he said he's got a plan against Makhosikazi?
The Ghost
posted: 07:06 pm
Do it again in Durban and you will be home free!!! Re tla ba shapa Tolly-ba-Thate!!!
Treble brace Champ \"Superbrand\"
posted: 07:32 pm
Pirates is always better when playing Chimps, simple because the Chimps are weak. Swallows is not that weal Krol, you need to work on your defence and creating clear cut chances. All that Pirates do well is to keep the ball. Kroll this is your last chance to win the cup. You loose you must be shown the door.
Anonymous
posted: 07:35 pm
well,we were superior in all respects and TACTICALLY good.the substitutions at the right time.here is hoping the dutch mentor will have such astuteness against hlala kwabafile swayi swayi.
Treble brace Champ \"Superbrand\"
posted: 07:36 pm
Apologies, I dont know why this thing is duplicating my post.
Anonymous
posted: 07:43 pm
The ORIGINAL DERBY dream final between Birds and Bucs and I have been waiting for this Final for the past 20 yrs. Congra.. to Bucs.Hard Luck to Chiefs and it wasn't your day.Swallows will be an underdogs as usual. We will be there but don't follow me in DURBAN just follow the Birds.

Anonymous
posted: 07:56 pm
i wld lyk 2 thank O.P playrs 4 makin ma day last sizn Mabalane said we dnt tolk 2 muck on da media bt we try to do it on da pitch..nd 2 vv nxt tym whn krols u've got som weakness boy u better go b'hind evry1 wth no c'ng u(evn yr bosses nd yr players) nd ask...Boss wher a ma teams weakness hey ukuspeedy..lastly Bucs has got quality...ngiyabonga mina
Msathe
posted: 08:00 pm
I think if Pirates shows professionalism, they'll have this one under their belt..Don't ever under-estimate your opponents that's professionalism at it's highest level....
Anonymous
posted: 08:16 pm
TO all football fanatics please stop this habit of changing like weather.The fact that KROL won today doesnt make him the best coach overnight and also the fact that Vladimir lost today doent make him the worst coach, i know soccer is an emotional sport but my point of advice is lets not make decisions which we will regret tomorrow because of the situation at hand.Personally i believe pirates is a very gud wel balanced team juss lacking a deadly finisher because they do create a lot of chances.As for Kaizer chiefs i think their coach is doing a marvellous job but their problem is that they are trying to combine good football with good results.Thats asking a lot from a player who was never taught soccer at the age of 5.Its very difficul to achieve those two,you have to be very patient.Look at Arsenal in england ,they play very good football but getting results is very difficult.However,Kaizer chiefs please keep on trying to achieve your goal,i believe You are the most entertaining team worth watchin in South Africa.Try to emulate Barcelona and SPAIN , maybe one day you will fulfill your dream.Also, you need very intelligent players,i dont mean academically intelligence but technical intelligence.Players like iniesta,fabregas,xavi.As it is there is a very intelligent player i noticed in your team by the name of DLADLA.build yo team around him.As for us izinyoni we are jus waiting for saturday maybe god will bless us with the mtn8 trophy coz it seems the trophy has already been won by pirates.I believe the alking will be done on the field.
Anonymous
posted: 08:41 pm
FOGRAQULAXIN to Orlando Pathetic FC...we showed why we are your son, we have to GENEROUS at times, our FATHER cant keep of crying, especially at our hands, I didnt like what happened in Durban during Telkom Cup, I was deeply hurt...we are good sons you see, we have RESPECT, we RESPECT our elders...we now hope you will take full advantage of this offer we have given you, phela, that was GENEROSITY at its best...I saw it...!!!
Msathe
posted: 08:43 pm
@Fresh, Pirates havnt won yet, like I say their Professionalism will get them a title, otherwise they can kiss their victory over KC gudbye..They need to respect Swallows n play with vernom..And after their MTN they mst also concentrate on the League n then their Professionalism will be tested..
Chain Gang
posted: 08:48 pm
If I were Rudi Krol I would shut up since he is not off the hook yet. He has not yet won any silverware for Pirates. He still has to beat hungry Moroka Swallows to win the first Silverware for Pirates. If he fails to beat Swallows, then his job is over. I am sure he is busy trying to find ways to stop Siyabonga Nomvete.

I wonder who's going to score goals for Pirates since their goal against Kaizer Chiefs was an own goal. Shame on you Pirates!

Chain Gang Commander
Msathe
posted: 09:42 pm
@Chain Gang, ur such a moron u moron...Stop being bitter we all can see you wishing Bucs to lose coz they've beaten Chimpz, ur so pathetic u **dick>>, You lost end of story...go home n sleep or try to get ur Gfriend to give u some..4 the fru..
Tebza( Totalfootball) The Champ
posted: 10:29 pm
Good that eventually my team has won against bitter rivals Chiefs,hei ma chiefs can talk too much and its a sigh of relief for everyone.even pundits-so called soccer anylst like Barker have eaten a humble pie.they are so underwraps their blankets feeling a painful spring flu!But as for Krol he is not yet off the hook.I still dont believe he is the right coach for Pirates.my you me though,if he win
Anonymous
posted: 11:53 pm
chiefs fan always talk 2 much, we won dat game bathong, we were dominant frm the start of the game to the end dats all. Once a pirates always a pirates
Anonymous
posted: 12:13 am
i said it,with iron duke back fulltime to his position,gr8 r gonna happen now...hola bucs hola
Anonymous
posted: 01:40 am
dnt be fooled we stil wnt u 2 go ur selection n tactics were yet again pathetic! Dlala mahoota dlala mahoota dlala mahoota!
Anonymous
posted: 06:25 am
Krol must go before the final otherwise we woud not make it.mashego o korile ka lebaka la Asst couch the picture say it all.o kene ka lebaka la hae.Re kopa ebe ena couch krol a tsamae.
Anonymous
posted: 06:34 am
Ke teile krol ha tsebe bolo o tseba ho defender mme ke bolo empe.Please let Asst Couch take care of the final and see the easy win.krol o tlo ke molise asie mashego ka ntle asie le sekholela ebe re jeoa.ke eena aitseng mahamotsa a rehe penalt chansa antse ale teng le lekgathi,ha rate team
Anonymous
posted: 07:09 am
I saw mouths being shutted up, when will some people learn not to count the chicks before they hatch, was
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