Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was cautiously optimistic that their 7-1 mauling of Golden Arrows could have a positive impact on the club in the final stretch of their DStv Premiership campaign and the quest to retain the Nedbank Cup.
The inconsistent Pirates showed their teeth in their demolition of Abafana Bes'thende, putting on a clinical performance that was reminiscent of the Buccaneers in the second half of last season when they were the best team in the country.