Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates dropped more points on the road against 10-man Maritzburg United in their DStv Premiership clash on Wednesday. Photo: Twitter @OrlandoPirates

Orlando Pirates’ problems on the road persist – HORROR stats!

Orlando Pirates dropped more points on the road against 10-man Maritzburg United in their DStv Premiership clash on Wednesday.

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates dropped more points on the road against 10-man Maritzburg United in their DStv Premiership clash on Wednesday. Photo: Twitter @OrlandoPirates

Orlando Pirates dropped more points on the road against 10-man Maritzburg United in their DStv Premiership clash on Wednesday.

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The sides played out to a goalless draw at the Harry Gwala Stadium in a match which saw the Team of Choice reduced to 10 men in the 67th minute when Brandon Theron received his marching orders for a reckless challenge on Thabang Monare.

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The Buccaneers moved up to sixth place in the standings with 10 points from seven matches while Maritzburg United jumped to 11th with seven points.

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However, Orlando Pirates’ problems on the road continued with stats showing the Soweto giants have won just TWO of their last 15 away matches in all competitions!

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And those wins came against PSL minnows Baroka FC and Chippa United.

The Buccaneers have drawn eight and lost the other matches away from home since March this year.

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