What a great performance by the two Soweto giants (Pirates & Chiefs)

Itumeleng Khune makes a desparing dive to try to stop Daine 

Klate's free kick

What a well deserved victory by Pirates against Chiefs.

Not everyone expected a great performance done by Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in their first leg match of the MTN cup match.

As I was reading an article on Sowetan that was published last week Thursday (22/08/2013) about Daine Klate commenting about the two-legged semifinal classes between the two giants that will likely be low-scoring, tactical affairs, etc. I came to think that the two Soweto giants will be scared to challenge one another tactically but I was wrongly proven. The two giant outplayed one another and the fans enjoyed every bit of that match.  The likes of Sfiso Myeni, Tlou Segolela outplayed Chiefs defenders and were rewarded with a phenomenal goal scored by Daine Klate. The fans were kept entertained and enjoyed the game. Orlando Pirates coach, Roger De Sa, guided the team to a hard-fought 1-0 victory against their Soweto rivals and he was proud with the results as it is his first win against chiefs as a coach in his three years with Orlando Pirates.  

Those who still believe that the Soweto derby no longer have that spark it has in the 90’s, guess now that they have reconsidered what they said earlier about this two giants. Both teams played a carpet football and they were attacking at all times. Pirates dominated the first half and kept their performance consistently. But Chiefs came back and dominated the game. The likes of Nkatha and Musona changed the game on second half and kept Pirates defenders pressured. Now I tend to think ‘who will book a space to the MTN final between the two teams’?

This game had brought back that fever that fans loves most and they did all their best. The two coaches had done the great job through giving their players confidence to play free, be relaxed, and be themselves in the field. Both side boasted quality players and i guess no one now would predict how the second leg match wil be?

 

Victory by Orlando Pirates

What a ‘scintillating’ performance by Orlando Pirates players.

Tlou Segolela of Orlando Pirates shields the ball away From  Salah

The Orlando Pirates players had fittingly sealed again a remarkable victory over the five-time Champions League winners (Zamalek).

 

Orlando Pirates have again proved to fans that within the next coming days, they would be crowned the champions of CAF after such a tremendous play they had last weekend, winning the game 4-1 against Zamalek.  The likes of Sfiso Myeni, Lennox Bacela, etc. placed a huge impact in that game and players are now confidence that they will uplift the cup any time soon.  

 

South African football is now being taken seriously across Africa in terms of performance and accuracy (i.e. after what Orlando Pirates had displayed to the fans). Many fans did not expect such performance and they are now happy after watching the game that was played on Saturday (17/08/2013). Orlando Pirates played a fascinated carpet football and this could boost our ranking in the CAF champions’ league and they are nearby to gain another champion star in their T-shirts.

Orlando Pirates coach (Roger De Sa) acknowledged the way his players had performed. He was happier by the performance his players had shown. He even said, “Bucs play better against opponents who come and attack as opposed to those who sit back”. This shows that the players are now ever consistence.

The log leaders, Orlando Pirates are now leading their stream by seven points.