Thabang Monare of Orlando Pirates collapses after a clash of heads with teammates Siphesihle Ndlovu of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City on the 09 February 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Result | Orlando Pirates’ fast start sinks Cape Town City
A fast start by Orlando Pirates saw them pick up a full three points in their DStv Premiership clash against Cape Town City.
Thabang Monare of Orlando Pirates collapses after a clash of heads with teammates Siphesihle Ndlovu of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City on the 09 February 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
A dominant opening half saw Orlando Pirates go into half-time with a 2-0 lead over Cape Town City in their DStv Premiership clash at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday, 9 February.
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And that’s the way the scoreline stayed until the final whistle.
The Buccaneers opened the scoring in the first minute of the match when Deon Hotto raced onto a through ball into the area and scored with a composed finish.
The second goal arrived in the fifth minute when Vincent Pule tapped in a low cross from the left-side of the area by Thembinkosi Lorch as the Citizens failed to keep their defensive shape intact.
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The three points moved Orlando Pirates into fourth place in the standings, while Cape Town City remained sixth.
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Orlando Pirates will next be in action in the first leg of their CAF Confederations Cup match against Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy on Sunday, 14 February at 15:00.
Cape Town City, meanwhile, will play SuperSport United in the DStv Premiership on Saturday, 13 February at 17:00.
In the DStv Premiership’s only other match on Tuesday, Golden Arrows beat SuperSport United 2-1.
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TEAMS:
Orlando Pirates
Ofori, Jele, Hlatshwayo, Ndlovu, Mako, Motshwari, Monare, Makaringe, Pule, Hotto, Lorch
Substitutes: Mpontshane, Mundele, Dzvukamanja, Sesane, Tshobeni, Mntambo, Maela, Sam, Dlamini
Cape Town City
Leeuwenburgh, Martin, Fielies, Cupido, Mashego, Mokeke, Nodada, Mdantsane, Ralani, Lakay, Morris
Substitutes: Anderson, Mkhize, Roberts, Shonga, Makola, Zulu, Mobara, Potouridis
