Wed 25 July 2007, 12:00
Tottenham HotspurMartin Jol was satisfied with the way his changed line-up dealt with the threat of Orlando Pirates on Tuesday night in Cape Town.
Martin Jol was satisfied with the way his changed line-up dealt with the threat of Orlando Pirates on Tuesday night in Cape Town.Just Younes Kaboul, Jermaine Jenas - who was captain on the night - and Wayne Routledge started from the team which began against Kaizer Chiefs in Durban. Darren Bent and Routledge scored the goals that secured a two-goal lead before a late reply from the penalty spot at the third time of asking.
"Here we played nearly a totally different team, with only three starters from the last game against Kaizer Chiefs," reflected Martin. "Anthony Gardner played nearly all the game on Saturday and played again because I wanted to spare Michael Dawson who picked up a little knock.
"Pirates were a lively team who played with a good rhythm and we gave away three chances when we shouldn't have done. We have to forgive the players though because it was a first game for a few of them.
"Darren Bent took his goal really well from a very good pass from Tom Huddlestone, he attacked the space to score and that is what we expect from him.
"They put us under pressure a bit later on and, after we scored our second, the penalties made it pretty exciting. I thought it was a good work out.
"I thought JJ was terrific in midfield, but I had to substitute him after playing in both matches so he is okay for the final. We had good performances out there against a strong team who proved to be good opponents."
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