Pirates claim derby glory

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInSportsPirates claim derby gloryBy: Sibongumenzi Sibiya • 16m agoAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google Newslead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandAbdeslami Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates celebrates during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium. Photo by Gallo Images (Lefty Shivambu) Buccaneers edge Chiefs in a fiery Soweto Derby clashORLANDO Pirates claimed Soweto Derby bragging rights after beating bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in a thrilling Betway Premiership clash at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday, 31 October.

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The Buccaneers gave their fans plenty to cheer about as the two Soweto giants served up a fiery battle packed with goalmouth action, missed chances and late drama.

Both sides came out firing, desperate to get one over their biggest rivals.

Pirates looked dangerous early on, with youngster Simphiwe Masilela coming close in the third minute. But his effort sailed wide.

Chiefs hit back, and Wandile Duba should have done better in the 12th minute when he missed a golden chance to put Amakhosi ahead.

Pule Mmodi also threatened in the 16th minute, while Pirates defender Lebone Seema failed to bury a free header from a set-piece two minutes later.

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But it was the Buccaneers who struck first.

Yonela Mbuthuma broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, sending the black-and-white faithful into wild celebrations just before the water break.

Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine made a costly mistake, allowing Mmodi to pounce and level matters for Amakhosi in the 29th minute.

Chiefs kept pushing for a second goal, with youngster Mfundo Vilakazi showing plenty of attacking intent.

The talented midfielder came close in the 41st minute but couldn’t find the back of the net.

After the break, Pirates came out with fresh energy and grabbed the lead again in the 55th minute.

Tshepang Moremi finished off a brilliant pass from Thapelo Mokobodi to put the Buccaneers 2-1 ahead, sending their supporters into another frenzy.

The match stayed wide open, with both teams hunting for another breakthrough.

Moremi had a chance to put the result beyond doubt in the 85th minute, but fired wide.

Evidence Makgopa also missed a golden opportunity two minutes later when he failed to hit the target.

There was more drama in the dying minutes when Inácio Miguel was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.

Despite the late pressure, Pirates held on to seal a memorable 2-1 win and bragging rights in the biggest fixture on the South African football calendar.

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