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'Kaizer Chiefs will pay for this! Sipho Chaine is terrible against Pyramids, but poor substitutions by Jose Riveiro; Did Muti affect Orlando Pirates defence?' - Fans

The Sea Robbers' failure to reach the final meant that fans have been denied an opportunity to witness a single-country affair.

Despite taking the lead twice, Orlando Pirates failed to reach the Caf Champions League final after going down 3-2 to Pyramids FC on Friday at 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo.

The Sea Robbers showed determination and deservedly took the lead twice, but a lack of concentration at the back meant that they conceded thrice and eventually lost to the home side.

Pyramids found themselves in a very complicated situation, especially when they conceded to hand Pirates an away goal advantage, but they eventually found a way out and have progressed to the final.

They are now set to face Mamelodi Sundowns, who shocked record champions Al Ahly at their own turf in the other semi-final.

After the Bucs' defeat, GOAL takes a look at how fans reacted.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, March 2025.BackPagePix

    Terrible Chaine

    Sorry, Bhakajuju. But Sipho Chaine is a terrible goalkeeper. As a Kaizer Chiefs fan, I was really looking forward to an all-South African final - Vinny

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  • Orlando Pirates, Pyramids FCBackpage

    Just how?

    I've never seen anything like this in my life. How do you lead 2 times but still lose the game with an away advantage? Proper bottle job - give me back my hun dawg

  • Orlando Pirates, Marumo Gallants, 2025Backpage

    Painful!

    I'm not interested in watching the Pirates play this season. Mfana, this is painful - Hamilton

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  • Tapelo Xoki, Orlando Pirates

    Release Xoki

    I don’t ever want to see Xoki in the lineup; he’s not a defender that we can count on. Next season, release him - Nthabi

  • Thalente Mbatha, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    Terrible substitutions

    Jose Riveiro made terrible substitutions once again. You can't replace Mbatha with Dlamini. In fact, there was no need for Tito and Dlamini - Loui

  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, Mohamed Hamdy, Pyramids FCBackpage

    How can Bucs fumble?

    It's fine. José can go; I don't care. How can we fumble a 2-1 lead?? Then you put Tito and Dlamini instead of protecting the lead. There was no need for fancy players or fancy strategy in the game; play Haram football till the end. Look now, ngabe asikho la. Nonsense - iSnxadu

  • Orlando Pirates, 2025Backpage

    Gallants Pirates

    Very gallant effort from the Buccaneers. Anyone can say whatever, but what you guys showed how much progress SA football is making. Nkota, Mbokazi, Mofokeng, and Van Rooyen will be there in the next few seasons. It looks bright. So proud of you and happy you are out as a downs - Sello Tabane

  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Hurts so much

    Our defence is always facing the goal they couldn't clear on the last line. It hurts so bad that experienced players do such at the highest level - UmGungundlovu

  • Tapelo Xoki, Orlando Pirates, Fiston Mayele, Pyramids FCBackpage

    Muti effect?

    Did our Muthi affect our defense? Yhoo - Tshepo Marota

  • Kaizer Chiefs, 2025Backpage

    Kaizer Chiefs will pay for the loss

    Chiefs will pay for this. Tough luck, boys; honestly, you did your best. I prayed so hard that we win this game. But it was not meant to be. Let's try again next time. To our Jose Reviero, we appreciate the work you have done for our team - Malope Mankati Mankhumiše

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