Orlando Pirates missed out on the opportunity to consolidate second position on the DStv Premiership log on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Royal Am. | Sport24news
Pirates dominated the first half with close to 60% of possession but could only manage one attempt on target of their six shots at goal despite that.Pirates broke the deadlock in the 56th minute as youngster Relebohile Ratomo scored on his debut, with his shot deflecting into the net off Elias Gaspar Pelembe.
Chaine was back in the thick of it in the 74th minute as he pulled off a fantastic save to deny Mfundo Thikazi. The draw sees Pirates remain in second position with 50 points, two clear of SuperSport United, with both teams having played 28 games. Late penalty earns TS Galaxy much-needed point against Sekhukhune
Sekhukune opened the scoring in the 18th minute thanks to a penalty from Chibuike Ohizu and took that lead into the break.
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