Coach Krunoslav Jurcic insists Pyramids 'won the match today 2-0' against Orlando Pirates and rues poor officiating in Caf Champions League - 'I like Africa, but not in this way'

Pyramids FC forward Fiston Mayele had his goal against Orlando Pirates ruled out after it was adjudged by the video assistant referee to have been scored from an offside position.

Later on, Sodiq Ouluga also had his goal scrapped by VAR for having scored with his hand.

This Caf Champions League semi-final, first-leg match then ended 0-0 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, leaving Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurcic fuming.

“I can say that I’m very proud, we played an excellent match, we scored two goals,” Krunoslav Jurcic told SABC 2.

“For me, I won the match today 2-0. I like Africa, but not in this way…

“I will repeat, I’m very proud of how my players played today, how many chances we created. But I’m a little bit frustrated, it’s very difficult to speak now," the Croat added.

“Football is like this. For me, as a coach, it’s important that my team creates the chances. Sometimes we score, sometimes we don’t score. Generally, I’m very satisfied.”

Saturday's match saw Pirates struggling as they failed to create clear-cut chances.

It was an evening when the Buccaneers risked conceding goals at home and making life difficult for themselves in the second leg.

After escaping the Pyramids threat, the Buccaneers now focus on visiting the Egyptians for Friday's second leg.

Scoring away would boost their chances of securing victory and reaching the final.