Orlando Pirates secured their place in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 recently. They defeated Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 4-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium. On the surface, it was a dominant performance. However, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is far from happy.
The coach expressed a lack of satisfaction regarding his side’s ruthlessness. Despite the four goals, he believes the team is not sharp enough in the final third.
Data-Driven Concerns
Ouaddou is a coach who relies heavily on performance data. He pointed out that the volume of chances created does not match the scoring output. To him, the numbers do not lie.
He believes a team must be clinical to show true respect to their opponents. Scoring six or seven goals is, in his view, the “law of football” when a team is dominant.
Looking Toward the League
The coach is looking at the bigger picture. While the cup is about qualifying, the league season is different. He warned that wastefulness could haunt the club later in the year.
At the end of the season, goal difference often determines the champions. Ouaddou wants his players to understand this reality now. He refuses to accept lost opportunities to “kill the games.”
A Successful but Demanding Week
The Soweto giants enjoyed a productive stay in Durban. They collected points against AmaZulu and progressed in the cup. They will face Casric Stars next.
Ouaddou acknowledged these positives. However, his character demands more. He expects his squad to maintain high standards over the next two crucial months. For this coach, 100% satisfaction only comes with clinical execution.
Source: KickOff.com