Orlando Pirates & CF Mounana Player Ratings
Soccer Laduma rates the individual performances of the Orlando Pirates and CF Mounana players, following the Buccaneers 3-0 win at the Orlando Stadium. Orlando Pirates Ratings: Brighton Mhlongo: 6 Proved to be a quiet evening for the Buccaneers shot-stopper, who was hardly called into action. Ntsikilelo Nyauza: 6 Was solid at right full-back, although he hardly managed to get forward. Siyabonga Sangweni: 6 Sangweni put in a solid showing in the heart of the defence and frustrated the Mounana attackers. Happy Jele: 6 Retained his spot in the center of defence and put in another impressive showing. Thabo Matlaba: 6 Was hardly tested defensively but got forward on numerous occasions. Issa Sarr: 7 The Senegalese midfielder was wonderful in the middle of the park, protected the back four and made his presence known with some timely tackles. Oupa Manyisa: 6 Kept things ticking for the Pirates midfield and was lively throughout the 90 minutes. Mpho Makola: 6 Moved to the left flank but was still effective, linked up well with Erasmus on a couple occasions. Sifiso Myeni: 8 Myeni put in a fine performance for the Buccaneers, picking up two assists, including a sublime pass for Erasmus' second goal. Thamsanqa Gabuza: 7 Given a rare start and did not disappoint, managed to keep the Mounana defence busy and popped up with an assist. Kermit Erasmus: 9 The Pirates forward was on song against the Gabonese side, netting his first professional hat-trick with three well-taken goals. Substitutes: Lehlohonolo Majoro: 6 Brought on the final 30 minutes, looked lively and nearly managed to get himself on the score-sheet. Thabo Rakhale: 6 Came on in the 74th minute but hardly an impact. Lehlogonolo Masalesa: NA Not on the field long enough to receive a rating. CF Mounan Ratings: Stephane Bitseki: 6 Pulled off a couple fine saves but was helpless for the three goals. Goerges Ambourovet: 6 Struggled on the right flank, as most of Pirates' attack came down his flank. Dieudonne Nkoume: 6 Struggled to contain the threat of Erasmus and Gabuza. Bada Diouf: 6 Much like Nkoume failed to deal with the Pirates attackers and their positioning was not good. Emmanuel Ndong: 6 Struggled against Myeni defensively and hardly got forward. David Massamba: 6 Failed to help his keep the ball and was chasing shadows for most off the game. Cedric Biyoghe: 6 Hardly managed to have an effect on the game and struggled against Sarr. Konx Younga: 6 Failed to contribute in the attack and struggled defensively. Bassirou Ovedraogo: 6 Hardly threatened down the flanks for the Gabonese and was replaced shortly after the break. Franck Guedegbe: 6 Failed to trouble the Pirates defence throughout the 90 minutes. Laury Ndong Meye: 6 Much like Guedegba hardly a sniff at goal and was left frustrated. Substitutes: Louis Autchanga: 6 Brought on in the 50th minute but failed to make the desired impact. Gael Mayoungoi: 6 Replaced Meye in the 68th minute but failed to make an impact.
