Such is the form and momentum Orlando Pirates have developed in the last two years under Jose Riveiro's guidance, particularly in cups, that they hardly broke a sweat to qualify for their third successive MTN8 final at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Pirates beat Cape Town City 2-0 in the second leg to win their semifinal tie 3-1 on aggregate, with goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa and Deon Hotto taking the Buccaneers to the cusp of becoming the first team to win this trophy three times in a row.
Riveiro, the Spanish coach who joined Pirates as an unknown in this country and surprise appointment two years ago, is yet to taste defeat in a cup final with Pirates as he's also won in the last two Nedbank Cup finals since his arrival two years ago.
The only domestic cup Pirates have not won during Riveiro's time at the helm was last season's Carling Knockout.
Pirates got their goals on Saturday through the mistakes they forced from their opponents inside the first 45 minutes.
