Kaizer Chiefs duo Eric Mathoho and Bernard Parker celebrate a goal against Orlando Pirates. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter
Soweto Derby: What happened the last time Pirates & Chiefs met on 9 March?
This will only be the second time that Pirates and Chiefs meet on 9 March, but what happened in the first match played on the same date?
Kaizer Chiefs duo Eric Mathoho and Bernard Parker celebrate a goal against Orlando Pirates. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter
Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs in the much-talked-about Soweto Derby on Saturday, 9 March at FNB Stadium.
Kick-off is at 15:30.
This will be the 179th meeting between Pirates and Chiefs since January 1970, and 106th in the league during the period.
But have the two Soweto giants ever met on 9 March? The answer is YES!
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN PIRATES AND CHIEFS MET ON 9 MARCH?
It was during the 2012-13 season when the league’s second Soweto Derby of the season between Pirates and Chiefs was played on 9 March 2013.
And the match ended in a dull 0-0 as both sides continuously fired blanks in front of a packed FNB Stadium.
It was the first time Pirates and Chiefs met on that date, meaning this will only be the second time they clash on 9 March.
Now, to football punters, are we going to see a repeat of 2013 or there will a winner this time? Let us know below…
HOW PIRATES AND CHIEFS LINED UP ON 9 MARCH 2013
Kaizer Chiefs XI: Itumeleng Khune, Siboniso Gaza, Tsepo Masilela, Tefu Mashamaite, Morgan Gould, Willard Katsande, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker and Kingston Nkhatha.
Orlando Pirates XI: Senzo Meyiwa, Happy Jele, Thabo Matlaba, Lucky Lekgwathi, Siyabonga Sangweni, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, Daine Klate, Ndumiso Mabena and Collins Mbesuma.
