Pirates coach blasts Athlone pitch

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro hit out at the "rugby field" at Athlone Stadium after his side were held to a goalless draw by Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday evening.

- Jonty Mark

"We did well to find ourselves in good positions in the last phase of attack, but it was just impossible to be precise playing on a rugby field," the Pirates coach told reporters after the match.

"The moment you create a little bit of an advantage the defender has an extra second, because you need two or three contacts on the ball before you can play. You cannot play football like this...you need a bit of luck."