The two goals Orlando Pirates scored in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals against Al Ahli Tripoli away last Sunday proved crucial as they reached the final, despite losing the return leg 1-0 here last night.
Ali Abu Arqoub’s long-range strike in the 89th minute was the only goal of the match, where a pitch invader was manhandled by the security personnel for trying to attack the Pirates bench in stoppage time. Cheered by a vibrant crowd of about 5,000 spectators who braved chilly weather, Pirates started the game brilliantly, throwing everything at the Libyans from the word go.Imali Eningi
Skipper Happy Jele should have broken the deadlock in the 12th minute but did not connect well with a high ball from Deon Hotto’s free-kick. Having missed more than 20 matches across all competitions since sustaining an unknown injury in October last year, Vincent Pule finally returned to action when he entered the fray in the 79th minute, replacing Hotto.
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