Soweto derby Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates

Nedbank Cup semi-final: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates, Saturday, 6 May at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs

VIDEO: Tempers flare as Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates players clash!

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates almost came to blows during Saturday’s Nedbank Cup clash. Watch how the ‘action’ unfolded below

Soweto derby Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates

Nedbank Cup semi-final: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates, Saturday, 6 May at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs

South Africa came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs hosted Orlando Pirates in Nedbank Cup semi-final one.

After a 15 minute delay, referee Abongile Tom got the action underway at a packed FNB Stadium.

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It took the Buccaneers just 14 minutes to take the lead!

Kermit Erasmus finished off from close range after a well worked team move involving Miguel Timm and Monnapule Saleng.

The Buccaneers looked on course for the victory however Chiefs had other ideas!

Yusuf Maart scored another important derby goal for Chiefs in the 80th minute after finishing a delightful pass by Solomons off into the bottom corner.

Tempers flared during extra time at the FNB Stadium where players almost came to blows! Take a look at the incident involving a number of players from both sides below.

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Yusuf Maart of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates against Orlando Pirates Photo: BackpagePix
Yusuf Maart of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates after scoring a wonder goal against Orlando Pirates. Photo: BackpagePix

History and form mean nothing in the derby – Arthur Zwane

“You know football, you cannot rely more on what you have done in the past.” Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane said as quoted by Citizen.

“Yes, we have won those games. It talks to the preparations, we got them right.

“The Pirates coach (Jose Riveiro) said that this time around, this will be a different Orlando Pirates team. But only time will tell.

“Pirates are doing well, and we will be coming into this game as underdogs. But Kaizer Chiefs will go to FNB Stadium with one thing on our mind, to go there and give our best and be victorious.

“We have been blowing hot and cold this season, and the players know what is expected of them.”

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