'Shame! Orlando Pirates don't celebrate before it is finished! Next year, Bucs will be asking, how Mamelodi Sundowns qualified for Club World Cup - Irvin Khoza must stop this nonsense of hiring plumbers, we had Pitso Mosimane & Rhulani Mokwena' - Fans

The Buccaneers were hard done by on Saturday afternoon as they were eliminated by St Eloi Lupopo from the CAF Champions League. They fought from a 3-0 loss in the first leg of the final preliminary round to a 3-3 aggregate draw before eventually bowing out 5-4 in the penalty shootout.

The Sea Robbers showed determination and hunger to make the group stage of the CAF inter-club competition, but were unfortunate to fall in the shootout.

A section of the fans are happy with the way the Soweto giants played the entire game.

However, the critics have capitalised on the opportunity to torment them. Have a look at their reactions as sampled by GOAL.

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Bucs won, drew & lost!
Orlando Pirates are the first team to win, draw, and lose at the same time - Mashupye Masemola

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Don't blame Bucs for overhyping MTN8
30 Years without the CAF Champions League, 15 years without the PSL, 87 players brought in the past four seasons. The only team that the chairman makes sure they always rest by having their matches cancelled. We should stop blaming them for overhyping MTN8 - Tman
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Pirates played as a team; no one wanted to steal the show
Pirates played as a team. No one wanted to steal the show or become a superstar. We remained a unit throughout the 90 minutes. This is the attitude we should build on; it will take us far in other competitions. We now shift our focus back to the league - Ayabonga Kekana

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What a bitter pill to swallow
What a bitter pill to swallow, but I'm really proud of the effort and never-say-die spirit. We fought hard throughout the game, but we were just unlucky, gents. Keep your heads high and shift your focus on the Premier Soccer League and the domestic Cups - B Madupela
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Pirates need tall defenders
We have to admit, Bucs need taller defenders. We seem to struggle with set pieces. We were going to be exposed if we were to continue with the CAF Champions League - Lefentse Radikeledi
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Don't celebrate before you get the job done
Shame, next time don't celebrate before you get the job done. After scoring a third goal, they were celebrating like they had already qualified. Football will humble you - Bara Kelvino
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Lupopo let Pirates score three goals!
Lupopo letting Orlando Pirates score three goals and giving them hope, just to beat them at penalties - Ngo4
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You'll be asking how Sundowns qualified for CWC
Next year, you will be asking, “How did Sundowns qualify for the Club World Cup?” But you are busy blowing your chances, losing to minnows - Sello Elia
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Khoza must stop hiring plumbers! Pitso and Mokwena were available
Irvin Khoza must stop this nonsense of hiring plumbers because we are a CAF Champions League team. Jose Riveiro did the same in his first season and now this. CAF competitions require an experienced coach. We had a choice between Pitso Mosimane, Rhulani Mokwena, and Koller, but we went for a plumber - Thami Tshabalala
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Pirates should have lost with dignity in 90 minutes
Pirates should have lost with dignity in 90 minutes, but you guys love to be dramatic - Koketso Mmekoa