Orlando Pirates secured a dominant 8-1 victory over Gallants on Christmas Eve, marking their largest ever Premiership win. Midfielder Thalente Mbatha was instrumental in the victory, scoring a brace of long-range goals.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha said the Buccaneers were determined to make up for missed chances.Pirates banged in seven unanswered goals in an incredible second half at Orlando Stadium to post an 8-1 win. That was their largest ever Premiership win.Mbatha scored a brace of fine long range strikes. He said afterwards that the team were determined to make up for the wasted opportunities in the 1-1 Caf Champions League draw with Stade D’Abidjan.“We had to score many goals.
In the last game in Abidjan we were not converting. The work we did in training gave us a bit of confidence. We had to convert every chance we had here.” Deano Van Rooyen grabbed his first goal in Pirates colours. He said the win was a Christmas present for Bucs supporters.“We wish them a Happy Christmas and be Safe.”This follows the shock resignation of Clinton Larsen on live television. His resignation came after Magesi’s 3-0 defeat by the Carling All Stars on Saturday
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