Orlando Pirates played to a 1-1 draw away to Stellenbosch FC in their second DStv Premiership match at the Danie Craven Stadium in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Nkosinathi Sibisi, a former Lamontville Golden Arrows defender, gave the visitors a lead against the run of play on the stroke of half time, brilliantly heading in his first goal in his second match in the colours of the Buccaneers.
Stellenbosch earned their second successive draw courtesy of Junior Mendieta's header in the 54th minute. Mandieta benefited from Pirates defenders not picking him when he connected with Fawaaz Basadien's cross. Stellenbosch had control in the first half and could have taken the lead had Antonio van Wyk taken a couple of chances he had after he came on for the injured Glen Hahn early in the game.
Pirates new coach Jose Riveiro will, however, be the happier of the two mentors as he avoided defeat and his team remain in the top half of the table after collecting four points from a possible six.
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