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Eric Tinkler (Gallo Images)
Eric Tinkler (Gallo Images)

Johannesburg - Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler has said his team had 'a dream start, then we fell asleep,' after their 3-1 Premiership victory over Polokwane City on Saturday night.

"The game could not have started in better fashion with the goal scored by Mpho Makola in only the first minute," Tinkler said.

"But deep into the second half instead of retaining possession and turning defence into attack, there was a great deal of static play in our make-up and this played into Polokwane City's hands, while not putting enough pressure on their defence."

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