Mamelodi Sundowns were held goalless as they played out a 0-0 draw in the MTN8 semi-final against Orlando Pirates in their first leg match at Orlando Stadium.
“I think we managed quite well in the first half in the way we wanted to approach the game, controlling our opponents,” said Riveiro to Times Live.
“I think that was quite all right but of course, there’s always small adjustments and situations where they can create some trouble because they have a lot of quality. But we didn’t suffer at all I think in the first half.
“But then we managed to control again and well. With the last minutes, with the fatigue, emotions and substitutions it was a different game. It was a bit crazy sometimes but we finished with a feeling we were very close to getting more advantage. But then we managed to control again and well. With the last minutes, with the fatigue, emotions and substitutions it was a different game. It was a bit crazy sometimes but we finished with a feeling we were very close to getting more advantage
“But it always makes me feel optimistic about the future and I don’t feel unlucky. I feel lucky in actual fact to have the possibility to play these types of games.”
Pirates meet Sekhukhune United next in the league.