Tinkler, Bucs take Zamalek lesson to Suez for Al Ahly clash
Orlando Pirates have learned from mistakes in their 4-1 group stage humbling by Zamalek, declared coach Eric Tinkler on his team's departure yesterday for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semifinal against Al-Ahly in Suez. Pirates have a 1-0 advantage from Saturday's first leg at Orlando Stadium to take to Sunday's match at the 25000-seater Suez Stadium.Bucs were thrashed by Zamalek in the Egyptian capital in their final group game last month.Tinkler said he and his technical team learnt lessons from their off-day against Al-Ahly's Cairo rivals."Yes, definitely. We went there to try to win the group. Possibly we took too many risks and got punished. I think that's the lesson," the former Bafana Bafana defensive midfield tough guy said."Yes, we've got that 1-0 lead, but we need to go and look for that away goal."But, you know, you've got to keep the back door closed. That's very important," Tinkler said.Al-Ahly are the defending champions and have won the Champions League five times since 2005...
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