Orlando Pirates secured a 2-0 victory against Cape Town City in a DStv Premiership match held at Orlando Stadium on a Tuesday night.
The Buccaneers displayed their dominance early on, maintaining control in the opposition’s half.
Their first goal came nine minutes into the game, courtesy of Zakhele Lepasa’s excellent strike.
Lepasa executed a fantastic turn at the edge of the area and fired the ball into the top corner, scoring his ninth goal of the season across all competitions.
Throughout the match, Orlando Pirates controlled the game, with players like Patrick Maswanganyi and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo playing significant roles in the midfield.
Cape Town City struggled to mount effective attacks as the hosts maintained a strong defensive shape.
Cape Town City did have a chance from a free kick in front of Orlando Pirates’ goal during the first half, but Thabiso Kutumela’s attempt missed the target.
In their pursuit of a more comfortable lead, Orlando Pirates continued to dominate and were rewarded again 15 minutes before the end of the match. Patrick Maswanganyi capitalized on a brilliant low cross from Deon Hotto, slotting the ball into the net with a first-time shot, extending their lead to 2-0.
Cape Town City attempted to respond, and their efforts led to a shot by Jaedin Rhodes, which required a stretching save from Orlando Pirates’ goalkeeper to keep the scoreline unchanged.
Ultimately, time ran out for Cape Town City to mount a comeback, and Orlando Pirates held on to their two-goal advantage, maintaining their impressive home form.