Staff Reporter.
Resurgent Orlando Pirates scored their third consecutive win after defeating bottom-placed Marumo Gallants 2-0 in their DStv Premiership at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday night.
Pirates scored a goal in each half with a reply and consolidated their fourth place on the standings, Gallants, meanwhile, will stay at the bottom of the standings as they continue getting unfavourable results.
The Buccaneers seemed to be in control of the game, with the visitors making a number of attacks, which they could have easily put away, but they just didn’t put their chances in the back of the net.
Gallants, on the other hand, were trying to step up their game with the home side making some nice touches in the middle, but they were finding it hard to break down the Bucs back four.
After numerous times of trying their luck in front of goals, Terrence Dzvukamanja passed the ball to Monnapule Saleng inside the box and the midfielder made no mistake and put the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-0 for Pirates.
Pirates finished the half looking likely to get a second goal, while Gallants also got a chance with Katlego Otladisa, but it didn’t count.
In the second half, Pirates still looked stronger than Gallants, with the Soweto giants pushing for a second goal.
Buccaneers were awarded a penalty six minutes after the hour mark when Bandile Shandu was brought down inside the box.
Former Gallants midfielder Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo stood up to take the spot-kick and made no mistake as he gave the visitors a 2-0 lead, which ended up sealing the victory for Jose Riveiro’s men and made it three consecutive wins.