The Masandawana tactician was not impressed by the Sea Robber's playstyle, but he said it is what the Tshwane giants expected going into the blockbuster duel.
Undeterred by an early setback, the Sea Robbers remained determined and were deservedly rewarded as they reached the final of the domestic tournament again.
Bucs and Masandawana clash in a do-or-die duel where the winner will progress to the final and the loser will be left to gnash teeth for crashing out of the tournament.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' Premier Soccer League trip to Bloemfontein for a redemption bid against Bahlabane ba Ntwa on Tuesday.
After impressively outclassing Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-final, another challenge awaits Bucs as they begin their top-flight campaign at home.
This is the result that Bucs and their fans needed to assure themselves that they are ready for the new season despite a pre-season outing that was not wholly convincing.
This is a match that carries a lot of stakes for Bucs, and how the new coach lines up his charges will tell a lot about his ability to take charge of a bigger club.
