Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler was full of praise for his players after securing a win over Orlando Pirates at their fortress Orlando Stadium.
Babina Noko once again stunned the Sea Robbers on their own turf just as they did at the back end of last season with the exact score-line.
The fortress that’s been Orlando Stadium for the Buccaneers of late didn’t face Babina Noko, who knew when to pick their moments during the game.
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“I told you before to come here and get a result that’s been a fortress for Pirates, you know we put in the hard work. The mileage we needed…they always going to have moments where they going to be a major, major threat,” Tinkler told SuperSport TV.
“But I told the players we just going to have to get through those moments but your opportunities will come and when you get those opportunities you got to obviously make sure you punish them and I felt that we did that today,” he added.
The performance shown from all concerned pleased the former Pirates mentor none more of new man in defence Medupi Thokolo who scooped the Man of the Match accolade.
“Yes, there were moments where we fell asleep one set-piece in the second half that hits the post, but I think the overall performance from everyone really, really good. Happy for the young man.
“Three weeks ago he was playing in the play-offs and here is getting man of the match against Orlando Pirates fantastic for the boy,” Tinkler said.
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