Pirates attackers making “happy people” happy as they registered themselves on the score sheet against Cape Town City. Image: Swizz (X)
(The Post News)- The Buccaneers hosted Polokwane City on Tuesday at 15:00 at Orlando Stadium. Both the clubs had back-to-back wins since the start of the season.
Polokwane City have had the domestic league’s early pacesetter. Pirates won one in the Betway Premiership Soccer League and two in the CAF Champions League. having a winning record in the MTN and awaiting on the Stellenbosch FC final.
The game ended with a nil-nil tie in the first half. However, Polokwane City received two bookings, and both teams were able to record a clean sheet.
Buccaneers registered with Monnapuleng Saleng, helped by Relebohile Mofokeng, five minutes after halftime. Three goals securing victory for the Buccaneers.
For this season, it was the first time Evidence Makgopa was introduced to play. Subbing Dimo scored his first goal two minutes after coming in. He scored again after ninety minutes, extending Pirates’ lead to three goals.
For this season, Makgopa holds the distinction for being the first player to score two goals from the bench. Makgopa was the power player his goals were not provided with an assist.
Pirates topped the standings after their victory, but Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Marumo Gallants 4-1. Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Golden Arrows, and Polokwane City. With one game remaining for both Pirates and Sundowns, all the above-mentioned clubs have six points.
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