Orlando Pirates took
total control of the entertaining Soweto derby, looting thrice the Kaizer Chiefs' treasure trove. The chief
culprit was Pirate McCarthy. Benni did it twice on the night. The Pirates 3 - 2
victory over Chiefs saw another Pirate called Andile Jali haunt
Chiefs with the third goal.
That
brace from McCarthy and goal by Jali catapulted the Happy People up to
second place in the ABSA Premier League. Benni McCarthy was the
Soweto Derby Man of the Match. Not only was it 'Halakasha' in the 18 area'
twice, but his overall performance was inspirational.
The
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fixture at FNB Stadium
has always ranked in the top 10 matches globally in terms of attendance,
rivalry and spectacle. It compared well with the El Classicos between Real Madrid and Barcelona of Spain as well as the River Plate versus Boca Juniors in Argentina among others. Chiefs tried their best to match the slick Sea Robbers,
managing to chase and catch Ghosts' shadows.
Lining-up
as Moeneb Josephs, Cloete, Nzunga, Rooi Mahamutsa, Siyabonga Sangweni, Tlou Segolela,
Ace Manyisa, Jali, Dane Klate, Mabena, McCarthy, Pirates came out all
guns blazing and the dry bones came together for a lively evening, giving
everyone hope that they may be back in Africa next season.
The
Portuguese international Luis Boa Morte,
was out due to an injury which is expected to keep him out for up to six weeks.
He fractured a bone in his toe during a reserve league match against the Dube birds, Moroka Swallows.
He
joine captain Lucky Lekgwathi, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, Talatou Boubacar and Rudolf
Beste in the doctor's rooms.
Pirates
are back
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