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Riveiro explains surprise Lorch and Kimvuidi substitution

Head coach Jose Riveiro has explained the reasoning behind the substitution of Thembinkosi Lorch and Karim Kimvuidi as Orlando Pirates were held to a 1-1 draw at Orlando Stadium.

The Buccaneers opened the scoring through Patrick Maswanganyi in the first half but could not double their lead despite creating a plethora of goal-scoring changes. 

READ | Riveiro: We're not satisfied with a point

Against the run of play, City found an equalizer through Given Mashikwiniya late in the second half.

One of the eyebrow raises in the match was the Riveiro decision to replace Lorch and Kimvuidi, who had caused plenty of problems for the opposition.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Riveiro explained why he withdrew the pair.

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