The Nedbank Cup trophy. Image: Nedbank/X.
WATCH: Shocking Chiefs miss before Pirates take lead
There was high drama at the start of the Nedbank Cup semi-final as Chiefs missed a golden chance before Pirates scored the opener.
The Nedbank Cup trophy. Image: Nedbank/X.
There was high drama at the start of the Nedbank Cup semi-final as Chiefs missed a golden chance before Pirates scored the opener.
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For Chiefs, forward Christian Saile Basomboli missed a golden chance from right in front of goal, while just moments later, Pirates pounced to open the scoring.
Check out the dramatic moments from the Chiefs-Pirates clash below:
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Saturday’s match was originally scheduled to get underway at 15:00, but kick-off was ultimately delayed at the FNB Stadium.
Due to late arriving fans, the match start was pushed back by at least 15 minutes, before a frenetic start to proceedings saw Pirates eventually draw first blood.
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STARTING LINEUPS
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Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Dove, Ngezana, Hlanti, Frosler, Solomons, Zwane, Maart, Sithebe, Du Preez, Saile.
Subs: Bvuma, Alexander, Ngcobo, Kwinika, Matlou, Bimenyimana, Shabalala, Mashiane, Sekgota.
Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Xoki, Shandu, Mako, Timm, Monare, Dlamini, Saleng, Erasmus, Dzvukamanja.
Subs: Mpontshane, Pule, Mthethwa, Ratomo, Makhaula, Nga, Ndlondlo, Hotto, Monyane.
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