Mamelodi Sundowns’ ambitions of defending their Absa Premiership title took a blow, as Orlando Pirates continued to look as rejuvenated as a buccaneer spared from the gallows with a 1-0 win at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night.
-minute winning strike. Bucs’ flaw again came in a second half spent on the back foot, trying to defend a 1-0 lead. to his new PSL countryman Josef Zinnbauer, as would the Amakhosi players.
Mhango, in the first half, fed off Luvuyo Memela, dangerous again up-front. Bucs’ first-half football was crisp and fast. The second 45 minutes showed there is plenty of room for improvement. Sundowns are striving for continental glory again this season, and top the Caf Champions League’s Group C. In the PSL, they have had a lot of draws and 1-0 wins.
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