BREAKING: Orlando Pirates into Nedbank Cup final

Orlando Pirates triumphed in Saturday’s Soweto derby Nedbank Cup semi-final against rivals Kaizer Chiefs at a sold-out FNB Stadium.

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The Buccaneers grabbed bragging rights thanks to a 2-1 win in extra-time.

Orlando Pirates opened the scoring via Kermit Erasmus in the 14th minute, but Kaizer Chiefs levelled matters in the 79th minute through Yusuf Maart.

The match was dead-locked at 1-1 after full-time and went into added time.

Sandile Mthethwa proved to be the hero for the Buccaneers when he grabbed the winner in the 114th minute of play.

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Orlando Pirates will play the winner of Sunday’s second semi-final between Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United in the final on Saturday, 27 May.

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The overall winner will walk away R7 million richer and will also earn a berth in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup tournament.

TEAMS

Kaizer Chiefs

Petersen, Dove, Ngezana, Hlanti, Frosler, Solomons, Zwane, Maart, Sithebe, Du Preez, Saile.

Substitutes: Bvuma, Alexander, Ngcobo, Kwinika, Matlou, Bimenyimana, Shabalala, Mashiane, Sekgota.

Orlando Pirates

Chaine, Sibisi, Xoki, Shandu, Mako, Timm, Monare, Dlamini, Saleng, Erasmus, Dzvukamanja.

Substitutes: Mpontshane, Pule, Mthethwa, Ratomo, Makhaula, Nga, Ndlondlo, Hotto, Monyane.

More to follow …