During Saturday's eagerly awaited Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has candidly acknowledged that some of his tactical choices put his team under pressure.

The Buccaneers had a difficult first half as Chiefs took advantage of opportunities to put pressure on their opponents in the match, which garnered a lot of interest from South African football fans.

After the game, Ouaddou said that his plan to surprise Kaizer Chiefs by making certain tactical changes had not worked out. The Pirates coach acknowledged that his strategy might have cost his team the game and accepted responsibility for his choices: "I tried to surprise the opponent, making some tactical choices that were not spot on." I believe that during the first half, coach Ouaddou caused problems for his side.

"I might have cost the game, but sometimes you have to be honest to see it."Thank God, though, we were ahead 1-1 at the break. We also replaced a few players since it was time to make some tactical adjustments.

Given the significance of the Soweto Derby, where errors can have serious repercussions, his remarks revealed an exceptionally frank evaluation of his own tactical strategy.

Before going out for the second half, Pirates had the chance to review their strategy and make the required adjustments due to the 1-1 result at halftime.

Ouaddou's readiness to own up to his tactical flaws also demonstrated how crucial it is to make changes in high-stress situations.

The coach's admission will surely spark more debate among Pirates fans regarding his tactical choices and the team's overall performance against their fiercest rivals.

The Soweto Derby is still one of the most hotly contested matches in South African football, and both the Pirates and the Chiefs have high hopes for each other.

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