Pirates Coach Content Jonevret's respond towards his first Soweto derby

The Absa Premieship match Pirates against Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday settled as a draw, although Willard Katsande had a chance to settle the lead on the 84th-minute after given a penalty but it was unfortunate that Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo saved it.

“The match was fantastic and the spirit of all two teams were high. We are fortunate as  clubs and as the League in South African to have such fantastic game like this‚” Said Jonevret.

“honestly it was great because there are many countries who would be jealous of not having this game and also the atmosphere was fantastic,” he added

 Orlando Pirates managed another draw with the same scoreline against Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in their previous game in new Bucs coach Jonevret’s second match in charge.

Jonevret said “Kaizer Chiefs kept the ball in the first six minutes and were a bit stronger than us, too controlling over the ball, later on our  possession was good and we kept the ball a bit‚ and started playing. I thought we played very good football in the first half”.

“I was a bit disappointed on the 18^th minute when Chiefs scored because  I think it was the first time they had shot in the game.

“In the second half it looked to me like Chiefs were stronger. But overall I thought it was a good game and a tough game‚ and I thought the crowd also liked it, It was an open game with a lot of chances.

“it was going to be hard  if we had lost the game 2-1‚ but having a 1-1 draw‚ that’s OK for me is better than losing. Pirates equalised through Dove Wome in the 33rd minute.

“Even if I tried to put on offensive players in Riyaad Norodien and Tendai Ndoro to try to win. Yes‚ so a draw was maybe OK – but we want to win.”

Bucs‚ who remain struggling in 10th place have another tough assignment against third-placed SuperSport United at Orlando Stadium in their next fixture on Tuesday night.