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Holders Pirates Advance To MTN8 Semis!

Holders Pirates Advance To MTN8 Semis!

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 03: Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates celebrates his goal during the MTN8, Quarter Final match between Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United at Orlando Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Defending champions Orlando Pirates booked their spot in the MTN8 semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over SuperSport United on Saturday evening.

MTN8 

Result: Orlando Pirates 3-1 SuperSport United

Date: 03 August 2024

Venue: Orlando Stadium

Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshegofatso Mabasa headlined Pirates' line-up, whilst Matsatsantsa gave debuts to Vincent Pule, Keanin Ayer, Pogiso Sanoka, Brooklyn Poggenpoel and Nyiko Mobbie.  

Free-scoring Bradley Grobler, though, was inches to giving United the lead after meeting a turnover from a high-press, but he unfortunately slammed high and wide from a narrow angle.  

Pirates did have a golden chance following the slow start, but Mofokeng side-footed over after receiving a perfectly-timed pass into the channels.  

No drop of tempo from the Buccaneers ahead of the half-hour mark showed as Mabasa applied a sharp-turn to make space for a low shot out on the near side, but Goss palmed for a corner-kick.  

The reigning champions were rewarded two minutes to halftime when Monnapule Saleng came in on the blind-side and cutback for Olisa Ndah to apply a cheeky finish.  

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Matsatsantsa were back on level terms in the second half after Grobler connected with a diagonal cross and knocked down for the on-rushing Pule to nod in from close-range, with the player deciding not to celebrate.

Pirates, who still enjoyed a decent spell, came close to regaining the led when a snap shot from the area by Mbatha wrong-footed Goss who recovered in time to parry from the goal-line. 

Once more pressure from the Buccaneers showed minutes in the midway spell of the half after Mofokeng made a short run-up to cut-inside and hit the base of the far post.  
  
After regulation time ended all square, Pirates restored advantage two minutes into extra-time after a shortly taken free-kick saw Dlamini roll a low cross from the left for Saleng to tap in at the back-post.  

As Matstsantsa attempted a response, Pirates made matters safe when substitute Evidence Makgopa latched onto a loose ball from a collision involving Goss and Saleng and finished off comfortably, booking their spot in the final four.

Here's how they lined up:

Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 36. Sesane, 6. Ndah, 2. Monyane, 7. Hotto, 8. Makhaula, 16. Mbatha, 14. Saleng, 38. Mofokeng, 28. Maswanganyi, 19. Mabasa

Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 32. Moleleki, 30. Baloni, 25. Kimvuidi, 23. Maela, 18. Dlamini, 17. Makgopa, 15. Ndlondlo, 5. Sibisi

SuperSport United: 20. Goss, 2. Mobbie, 19. Rapoo, 4. Sanoka, 3. Hlatshwayo, 18. Poggenpoel, 23. Margeman, 25. Ayer, 15. Pule, 11. Dzvukamanja, 7. Grobler.

Subs: 30. Xulu, 42. Baloyi, 29. Baliti, 38. Moralo, 22. Matsio, 24. Lakay, 31. Makubo, 45. Mahlangu, 44. Muthewi.

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