Orlando drop to second after loss to CT Spurs
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 11: Joseph Makhanya during the DStv Diski Challenge match between Mamelodi Sundowns Reserves and Orlando Pirates Reserves at Soshanguve Giant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. Orlando Pirates disappointingly lost top spot in the DStv Diski Challenge following a 2-1 defeat to Cape Town Spurs on the road on Sunday.
The Maroons hit front gear right from the start and ventured into the break with a healthy three-goals cushion, leaving Babina Noko with a mountain to climb. The Tshwane giants were able to contain their advantage throughout the course of the clash and secured a fifth successive win in the process.Cape Town City resumed winning ways in fine style and totally hammered bottom-placed Polokwane City 6-1 to cement fifth-place on the table.
It’s the Amakhosi’s third successive win a row and furthermore are on a four-match unbeaten run, with their last defeat against SuperSport United. The reprieve didn’t last long as Abafana Besthende reclaimed the lead from a nicely taken finish by Asanda Mjilo, but Matsatsantsa rescued a point later on courtesy of Keabetswe Khonyane.TS Galaxy recovered from last weekend’s narrow defeat against Kaizer Chiefs to hold AmaZulu to a 1-1 draw and maintained their place in the top-half.
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