Orlando Pirates will be heading into the second leg of the MTN8 not only with a lead, but also with an away-goal advantage, following their slender 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United.
Pirates edged Sekhukhune at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday during their semi-final first leg.
Deon Hotto’s spectacular goal late in the first half was the difference, after some good passage of play and a back-heel assist from Gamphani Lungu to head into the break with a lead.
Both teams tried pushing for that important goal in the second half, with Babina Noko hunting for an equaliser, while the Buccaneers were fighting to get that cushion goal, but they settled for the 1-0 victory ahead of their second leg next Saturday at the Orlando Stadium.
But first, the two sides will meet in a Betway Premiership encounter on Tuesday night. The Pirates fans also got to witness their new striker Sebastian Pedersen make his debut, as he was introduced in the second half by coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
The Norwegian did not have a lot of touches, but will be delighted to have finally gotten a run and a taste of South African football.
- Orlando Pirates won the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final 1-0 against Sekhukhune United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
- Deon Hotto scored the only goal with a spectacular finish assisted by Gamphani Lungu's back-heel.
- Pirates have an away-goal advantage heading into the second leg at Orlando Stadium next Saturday.
- The two teams will play again in a Betway Premiership match on Tuesday night.
- New Pirates striker Sebastian Pedersen made his debut as a second-half substitute in the semi-final first leg.
Pirates edged
Deon Hotto’s spectacular goal late in the first half was the difference, after some good passage of play and a back-heel assist from Gamphani
But first, the two sides will meet in a Betway
