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Relieved Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro looking forward to 'really enjoy the Caf Champions League' after Stellenbosch meltdown

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/orlando-pirates-grind-out-result-against-supersport-united-to-seal-caf-champions-league-spot/blt5a5f25bee2451381" target="_blank">Orlando Pirates drew 1-1 with SuperSport United </a>in their last PSL match of the season on Saturday.After collecting a point, they climbed a rung up to the second spot and had to thank Stellenbosch for being defeated by Richards Bay on the same day. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was a relieved man after learning of his team's fate.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“It was an important goal before halftime one more time,&nbsp;the second&nbsp;half was too passive, speculating a little bit with the result," Riveiro told SuperSport TV."Today, it worked but generally it’s not a good idea anyway it’s a difficult game to face, we know how much it means to qualify.“To see this institution one more time representing the country in the maximum competition in the continent, we’re so proud maybe from the outside it looks like a minor thing but it’s not, absolutely not," the Spaniard added.“It takes a lot of effort and work from everybody around so congratulations to all of them, players, technical staff, the management and especially for our fans they were pushing us this season the extra mile in every game away or home and this is a reward for them and hopefully next season we can&nbsp;really&nbsp;enjoy the Champions League.“Look for me, the second position is just anecdotic. Second position or not can be more valid if the margins in the first position&nbsp;are&nbsp;not what it is let’s be honest. We need to improve a lot – the importance of being second is that we can qualify," he explained.“Our target must be to&nbsp;reduce&nbsp;the gap, we know we are capable&nbsp;of doing&nbsp;it, we know to have correct&nbsp;&nbsp;certain things to make it possible. But we have the potential and capacity, and the most important thing is that we all together as a club we have the motivation.”

WHAT RIVEIRO SAID

It will be the second season for Riveiro to coach in the Champions League if he remains at the helm of the Buccaneers. Earlier this term, the Soweto Robbers bowed out in the preliminary stages after falling down to Jwaneng Galaxy. This time around, they will be pushing to at least reach the group stages and challenge Mamelodi Sundowns' popularity in this tournament.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After concluding their PSL campaign, Riveiro is now preparing his men to claim the second trophy of the season. Pirates meet Sundowns in the final of the Nedbank Cup at Mbombela Stadium next Saturday.

WHAT NEXT FOR PIRATES?

Relieved Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro looking forward to 'really enjoy the Caf Champions League' after Stellenbosch meltdown | Goal.com

The Buccaneers coach witnessed his side struggle to beat Matsatsantsa but they still managed to claim second spot.