Pirates claim top of Betway Premiership after 2-0 win over Durban City

Orlando Pirates went top of the Betway Premiership log for the very first time this season.

Bucs beat Durban City 2-nil at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium, and now lead defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns by three points, with both sides having played an equal number of games.

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🥅 Makgopa 22′, Maswanganyi 77′

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Pirates came into this match with an equal number of points as defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, but Sundowns were top of the standings by virtue of a superior goal difference.

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute after receiving a pinpoint pass from Relebohile Mofokeng.

In the second half, Oswin Appollis provided the final pass for Pirates’ second goal, scored by Patrick Maswanganyi, 14 minutes before regulation time.

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