Soccer Laduma rates the individual performances of the Orlando Pirates players, following their 3-1 win over EC Bees in the Nedbank Cup.
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Siyabonga Mpontshane: 6/10 Given a rare start, and made a couple routine saves in the first half, but was helpless for the EC Bees goal. Ayanda Gcaba: 6/10 Did well to unnerve Qalanto whenever he was on the ball in the final third and hardly put a foot wrong. Happy Jele: 6/10 Similarly to Gcaba, Jele hardly put a foot wrong and was composed whenever he was in possession. Thabo Matlaba: 6/10 Had a sloppy first half and gave away possession on a few occasions, but improved in the second half and played a part in the third goal. Patrick Phungwayo: 6/10 Phungwayo put in a solid showing in defence and added numbers going forward for the Buccaneers. Oupa Manyisa: 6/10 The Pirates skipper showed a few good touches as Pirates dominated the encounter, but it wasn't a special performance. Issa Sarr: 5.5/10 Was sloppy in possession at time and it was his back pass that led to EC Bees' equaliser. Although he nearly scored via a header in the second half. Benard Morrison: 6/10 Given a rare chance to impress. He was not shy to take on his marker, but his final ball was not up to par and he was taken off after an hour, Mpho Makola: 7/10 Makola put in a fine showing going forward for Pirates. He carved out a few chances and also got on the score-sheet. Dove Wome: 7/10 Wome seems to be enjoying his football at the moment. He got on the score-sheet in the fist half and also grabbed the assist for Gabuza's goal. Thamsanqa Gabuza: 6.5 Gabuza had a first half to forget as he missed a couple golden chances, but he made up for those misses with a goal in the second half. Substitutes: Luvuyo Memela: 5/10 Replaced Morrison after 60 minutes, but he hardly made any significant impact. Abbubaker Mobara: NA Not on the field long enough to receive a rating. Yusuf Maart: NA Not on the field long enough to receive a rating.
