Soccer Laduma rates the individual performances of the Orlando Pirates players, following their 1-1 draw with Free State Stars.

 

Here are the ratings:

 

Brighton Mhlongo: 6

 

Despite his side being on the back foot for most of the game, he hardly had any shots to deal with and could do nothing about the goal.

 

Happy Jele: 6

 

Was solid in the first half and got forward on a few occasions to good effect.

 

Rooi Mahamutsa: 6

 

Proved to be a solid showing from Mahamutsa in the heart of defence and did well to frustrate the Stars attackers.

 

Ayanda Gcaba: 6

 

Looked shaky on a couple occasions but was solid overall.

 

Thabo Matlaba: 6

 

Solid defensively but was poor going forward, his final ball was not good enough.

 

Thabo Rakhale: 6

 

Given a rare start and it proved to be an impressive cameo from the skillful winger, although his final ball into the box was not the best.

 

Oupa Manyisa: 6

 

A quiet game from the Pirates skipper, hardly an effect on the game, even when he was pushed further forward.

 

Issa Sarr: 6

 

The Senegalese put in a solid showing against an impressive Stars side and did well to protect the back four.

 

Mpho Makola: 7

 

Pirates' brightest spark on the night, was a constant threat when on the ball and set up the first goal.

 

Kermit Erasmus: 6

 

Managed to get himself on the score-sheet once again but hardly an impact on the game after Pirates went ahead.

 

Lennox Bacela: 6

 

Started alongside Erasmus, but it proved to be a frustrating evening for the striker and was substituted in the midway through the second half.

 

Substitutes:

 

Thandani Ntshumayelo: 6

 

Replaced Bacela in the second half to help bulk things up in the midfield but hardly impacted the game.

 

Mwape Musonda: NA

 

Hardly had a touch of the ball on his Pirates debut.

 

Helder Pelembe: NA

 

Was not on the field long enough to receive a rating.