Kaizer Chiefs will have to reflect on their third successive Soweto derby defeat to Orlando Pirates for some time.
Kaizer Chiefs win thrilling Soweto derby
Monapur Saren has been playing a bit part role for the Buccaneers this season. Last season, he played 30 games in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing 11 assists. But in 2023/24, he was overshadowed, but the 25-year-old reminded us of his class by scoring the game-winning brace against Chiefs. Orlando Pirates manager Jose Ribeiro took a big gamble by replacing Karim Kimbouidi with Saren. It brought rich profits. The Pirates will feel vindicated after dominating most of the game and having several penalty shouts denied. The Sea Robbers had 6 shots on target compared to 2 for the Chiefs and had 58% possession. Chiefs showed some threat in short spells, but it wasn't enough.
Kaizer Chiefs looked threatening during the break
Amakos took the lead in the match twice courtesy of Ashley du Preez. The former Stelly's second goal was a classic counter-attack. Mduduzi Mdantsane sent a pass wide and Phule Modi slipped in for du Preez who smashed the ball into the roof of Sipho Chain's net. But Pirates got back into the game, first with new signing Thabiso Levitso and last season's Player of the Year Saleen. Mduduzi Tshabalala was not even on the bench for this match, with Mfundo Vilakazi being selected as his replacement.
When is the next match?
Chiefs will have to wait until Saturday March 30th when they travel to Cape Town to face Cape Town City. Amakhosi lost their match last season on the final day, dropping to fourth place to Citizens. Kickoff for that game is 3:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the date for the club's rescheduled/postponed meeting with TS Galaxy has not yet been decided.
The battle for second place is heated
The quest to finish second in the DStv Premiership and qualify for next season's CAF Champions League football will be intense. Only seven points separate eighth-placed Golden Arrows (26 points) and second-placed Orlando Pirates (33 points). Both SuperSport and Stellenbosch can move Pirates into second place if they win their games.
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