Orlando Pirates are making a name in Spain. Image: @OrlandoPirates/Twitter.
Five Pirates players impress in Spain
DStv Premiership giants Orlando Pirates have made headlines for beating Maccabi Tel Aviv in Spain. Which players impressed?
Orlando Pirates are making a name in Spain. Image: @OrlandoPirates/Twitter.
Orlando Pirates supporters were left feeling like the supreme team in Mzansi on Thursday. Jose Riveiro’s side have beaten a top Israeli side. So who impressed on the field?
ORLANDO PIRATES BEAT MACCABI TEL AVIV IN SPAIN
As The South African website reported on Thursday, the Soweto giants snatched a 1-0 victory over Tel Aviv in Marbella, Spain.
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New boy Patrick Masangwanyi smashed in the only goal of the game in the 40th minute, while Sipho Chaine delivered a wonderful save on 44 minutes to secure the clean sheet.
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FIVE PLAYERS IMPRESSED
- Sandile Mthethwa – Following Maccabi’s stronger second display that pinned the Buccaneers back, the lanky central defender was the most-composed defender with clean passing and ball-carries out of the pressure.
- Paseka Mako – The dynamic left-back was the most energetic player on the pitch. One moment saw Mako press Maccabi’s central defenders and the goalkeeper before sprinting back to his number three position.
- Thabang Monare – Pirates dominated the first half because of Monare’s aggression, pressing and technical qualities.
- Makhehlene Makhaula – He was as classy as Monare in the middle of the park.
- Evidence Makgopa – Did not enjoy enough space to attack but was marvelous in defending from the top. He has certainly learned from Terrence Dzvukamanja.
Meanwhile, the Sea Robbers take on Ecuador’s Independiente tonight. Watch the game live here.
