Head coach Jose Riveiro has lamented his side's inability to finish chances following Orlando Pirates' exit from the Carling Knockout after losing to Richards Bay.
The Buccaneers crashed out of the Carling Knockout after losing 5-4 on penalties against The Natal Rich Boys at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, following a goalless draw in normal and extra time.
READ | Riveiro: It's not easy to explain
It was a fourth consecutive match that Pirates failed to win and speaking at the press conference after the match, Riveiro struggled to pinpoint the exact reason his side has failed to win matches recently.
"Like I said before, our performance is a 4-0 performance," Riveiro said.
"I will repeat myself I'm sorry. This is a scoring game, in the league of almost scoring goals we are leading by far, nobody can take us, but in the league of scoring, we are not [ahead]. Today was one more opportunity to see it, in 120 minutes, we did everything that we could have. The ball did not go into the net.
"We had an excellent August early in the season, everything we shot went through and we managed to win games. Now we are on the other side of the river, we are creating more than ever.
"I'm sure collect data after the matches, our numbers right now are ridiculous, so it's difficult to explain how with zero goals or with one.
ALSO READ | Chiefs legend lands top-flight coaching job
"But I don't believe in luck, I'm not a person who tried to add more drama to the drama by saying we are unlucky.
"We are not unlucky we are getting what we deserve, because this is a game based on putting the ball in the net and we are missing that part of the game. It is in our hands to insist and continue and change things soon."
Pirates host Sekhukhune United on Tuesday in a DStv Premiership fixture at Orlando Stadium. Kick-off is at 19:30.
You must be SIGNED IN to read and post comments.
Click HERE to register!