Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm has opened on the team's performance in the impressive 2-0 victory against Spanish giants Sevilla in a pre-season friendly match.
Pirates continued their unbeaten form on European soil with a 2-0 win over Sevilla on Monday evening, after having played to a 2-2 draw against Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle on Friday.
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Against Sevilla, Timm opened the scoring against Sevilla after connecting well with a Relebohile Mofokeng corner kick. Importantly, this was his first goal in the famous Black and White jersey, perhaps an encouraging omen for the season ahead.
Kabelo Dlamini added a second with a well-taken strike from the edge of the box to give Los Hispalenses no chance of a comeback with only 10 minutes left on the clock.
Speaking to the club's media after the match, Timm shed some light on the display.
"This is all the hard work we have put in so far," the 32-year-old said.
"You know, everyone knows being part of the camp, how tough it's been. Hardly any rest, two sessions a day, and then for us to reward ourselves, this is what we deserve and I'm just happy.
"I'm just happy for the execution of what we have been doing. The results, that's the cherry on top, just more [happy for] the execution of the tactics we have been working on, the fitness and also part of the set-pieces."
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The former Marumo Gallants man recently penned a fresh one-year deal with the Buccaneers, having joined Pirates on a two-year deal in 2022.
He has gone on to make 63 appearances for the Soweto giants, three more than he made for Gallants.
Meanwhile, Jose Riveiro's men will return to action on Granada on Wednesday. Kick off is at 19:00.