How Pirates lined-up in Spain to beat Tel Aviv

Orlando Pirates supporters have the right to believe the Sea Robbers are the best team in Mzansi right now. Jose Riveiro’s side have beaten a top Israeli side.

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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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HOW THE BUCCANEERS LINED-UP

As you would expect from the first game of pre-season, where players are far from 100% match fitness, Pirates coach Riveiro fielded two different teams in the two halves.

First half line-up:

Chaine, Monyane, Xoki, Sibisi, Mako, Monare, Makhaula, Lorch, Masangwanyi, Dlamini, Makgopa.

Second half line-up:

Mpontshane, Shandu, Mthethwa, Maela, Hotto, Timm, Baloni, Makaringe, Saleng, Otladisa and Erasmus.

Unused players: Ofori, Ndah, Mosele, Ndlondlo, Ratomo, Matrose, Pule, Nga, Motshwari, Dzvukamanja, Lepasa.

Up next for Bucs is Independiente of Ecuador on Friday and then La Liga newcomers Las Palmas on Wednesday.

Pirates lead Maccabi 1-0 at the break.

Patrick Maswanganyi with the goal. pic.twitter.com/YI74pD5cVv

— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) July 13, 2023

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