VAMOS: Orlando Pirates continue Spain tour with win over LaLiga giants Sevilla

The Buccaneers opened the scoring in the 21st minute as midfielder Miguel Timm scored from inside the box after getting on the end of Relebohile Mofokeng’s corner at the near post.

Pirates then doubled their lead with less than 10 minutes remaining through a spectacular effort from Kabelo Dlamini who curled a long-range shot into the top corner to make it 2-0.

“This is all the hard work we’ve put in so far, everyone knows who has been part of the camp how tough it has been,” Miguel Timm said.

“Hardly any rest, two sessions a day and then for us to reward ourselves [with a win]. This is what we deserve and I’m just happy with the execution of what we’ve been doing in training.

“It’s not so much about the result, that’s the cherry on top, just more the execution of the tactics we’ve been working on, the fitness and also part of the set-pieces.”

Fellow goalscorer Kabelo Dlamini said he was delighted to get on the scoresheet in his first pre-season appearance.

“It was a tough game, but I’m happy we managed to push. It’s my first pre-season game and I’m happy that I managed to get a goal,” Dlamini said.

“When we play against sides like Sevilla, I’m glad we managed to cope defensively and I hope we’re going to go back to South Africa and push.

Despite Sevilla naming an experimental side, the win will be a morale boost to Jose Riveiro’s side as they aim to challenge for honours in the 2024/25 DStv Premiership season.