Saleng headed home a Deon Hotto perfect cross in referee's optional time to make sure that Pirates took all the points on offer at Orlando.
Orlando Pirates players celebrate their winning goal during the Betway Premiership match against Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images
As expected, it was the home side that dominated possession in the opening stages of the match, with Monnapule Saleng and Relebohile Mofokeng putting the Chippa wingbacks under a lot of pressure. Pirates continued to put pressure on the Chippa defence as the searched for the equaliser and they almost found one through Saleng in the 35th minute, but the winger found Nwabali well positioned in goals and he made a routine save.The home side was awarded a penalty in referee’s optional time of the first half when Malebogo Modise fouled Saleng inside the penalty box. Mabasa stepped up and sent Nwabali the wrong way to make sure that the sides are locked at 1-1 at the break.
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