A solitary goal was enough for Orlando Pirates to beat Richards Bay on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, to ensure a record-breaking start to the 2024/2025 season.
Pirates have now won their first seven matches of a PSL season for the first time while they opened a six-point lead on top of the logPiratesThe match at the Orlando Stadium proved to be a cagey affair as both sides battled for space in front of a passionate home crowd that wantedPirates looked likelier to open the scoring, and they did so in the 26th minute when striker Evidence Makgopa pounced to tap home a goalkeeper error.
Makgopa's goal was his fourth of the season, justifying Riveiro's decision to start him ahead of last season's top scorer, Tshegofatso Mabasa.Following the goal, Pirates had a few attempts to double their lead, with young winger Mohau Nkota missing the best chance after a cutback from Relebohiel Mofokeng.Pirates are now six points clear at the top of the PSL log, while Richards Bay suffered its fourth loss from seven matches.
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