Stellenbosch STUN Orlando Pirates away from home!
Orlando Pirates returned to action on Friday evening when they hosted Stellenbosch FC at the Orlando Stadium.
The Buccaneers took the lead in the 32nd minute through a well-taken Tapelo Xoki penalty kick after Thabo Moloisane was penalised for a hand-ball in the box.
It was then Evidence Makgopa’s turn to show his class after producing a moment of brilliance to extend the host’s lead.
What looked like a perfect night for Jose Riveiro’s side then took a dramatic turn after eight minutes of mayhem!
Three quick goals by Iqraam Rayners, Devon Titus and Andre De Jong turned the game on it’s head, giving the visitors and incredible come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Orlando Pirates!
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Orlando Pirates 2-3 Stellenbosch
Orlando Pirates XI: Buthelezi, Xoki, Ndah, Hotto, Timm, Ndlondlo, Makaringe, Maswanganyi, Lorch, Kimvuidi, Makgopa.
Subs: Mpontshane, Sibisi, Maela, Baloni, Saleng, Dlamini, Otladisa, Mofokeng, Pule.
Stellenbosch XI: Stephens, van Rooyen, Toure, Moloisane, Sibande, Nduli, Adams, Matcheke, Oura, Titus, Rayners.
Subs: Langeveldt, Mcaba, De Kock, Mgaga, Palace, Sekgota, De Jong, Van Wyk, Boji.
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Action at the Orlando Stadium gets underway at 20:00. The match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL.
Unfortunately for many fans, today’s match won’t be broadcasted live by the public broadcaster SABC.
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It’s a game of mistakes – Jose
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“Professional football players have to perform and sometimes make mistakes. We all make mistakes in our professions. We are not superheroes, we don’t do everything perfectly. It was a mistake, but football is a game of mistakes.” Jose Riveiro said as quoted by Sowetan.
“So nothing to say. Everyone tried their best. We played good football, but they got the three points. “Professional football players have to perform and sometimes make mistakes. We all make mistakes in our professions.
“We are not superheroes, we don’t do everything perfectly. It was a mistake, but football is a game of mistakes.”
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