Riveiro expects a close title race

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says even goal difference could be a factor in what he expects to be a very close race with Mamelodi Sundowns for the Betway Premiership title.

- Jonty Mark

Pirates equalled the biggest margin of victory in a Premiership match on Tuesday when they hammered Marumo Gallants 8-1 at Orlando Stadium.

The result kept Pirates, who have a game in hand, within three points of Sundowns. And it means they now also have a better goal difference than Masandawana.

"We expect a tight race for the title," said Riveiro after the match.