'We have to fight for the next one' — Cardoso
'Obviously the context of victory would have allowed us to be in a general ambience and comfort zone, but it is not where we are and we will deal with it in the right way. We will be strong for our next match and we will fight to win it.'
Fixtures
Tuesday: Gallants v Pirates, Dr Petrus Molemela (7.30pm); Orbit v Siwelele, Dobsonville (7.30pm); Sundowns v AmaZulu, Loftus Versfeld.
Wednesday: Arrows v Bay, King Zwelithini, (7.30pm); Chiefs v Polokwane, FNB (7.30pm); Magesi v Stellenbosch, Seshego (7.30pm); Durban v Chippa, Chatsworth, (7.30pm); Sekhukhune v Galaxy, Peter Mokaba (7.30pm).
MTN8 semifinal first leg
Saturday: Pirates v Sundowns, Orlando (3pm); Stellenbosch v Sekhukhune, Danie Craven (6pm).
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