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It was another comeback win for the Buccaneers, as they claimed their first major trophy in six years.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari praised Thembinkosi Lorch’s influence in Saturday’s MTN8 2-1 win over Bloemfontein Celtic at Moses Mabhida Stadium, but quickly reminded his teammates to pay attention to the Premier Soccer League campaign.
Following Siphelele Luthuli’s first game for Celtic, the Pirates responded through Deon Hotto just after half an hour, before substitute Lorch converted from the penalty spot for the Pirates’ winner in eight minutes of the second. weather.
Lorch was a surprise inclusion on the bench after the club gave the impression he still had more time on the sidelines after a medical procedure on his knee.
Even coach Josef Zinnbauer had ruled Lorch totally out of the game last week, but Motshwari saluted his teammate for an effective start.
“We played well, especially in the first half. Coming back from 1-0 to victory. And in the second half, we got an early and I just want to applaud Lorch for coming in, creating a penalty especially after he suffered knee surgery.” said Motshwari Pirate media.
“And receiving a penalty too, I think he did well today. I just want to applaud him and the rest of the guys. We did well in the second half and scored the goal. I wish they [fans] they were here to celebrate with us.
“This was very important not only for us players, but for everyone involved; the management, the fans, our families and for us the players. It had been a long time since the club won a trophy and for us this group brings it home, I think [fans] he would be proud of us. “
For the fourth straight game, the Pirates came from behind to avoid defeat and, crucially, this time, they scored a major victory to clinch their first major medal since lifting the 2014 Nedbank Cup.
While the Pirates are still in a celebratory mood, Motshwari has reminded his teammates of league matters.
The Pirates, in fourth place, host Chippa United on Wednesday as they look to rebound from points lost in their last two games that ended in draws.
“Focus has to switch to the league now and try to get maximum points,” Motshwari said.
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