Pirates down 10-man City to reach MTN8 semifinals
The game went into extra-time after the teams were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes of football.
Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over Durban City in extra-time, advancing to the MTN8 semifinals at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, leading to an extra period. Pirates dominated early possession, with Tylo Sanger's early shot narrowly missing the goal. Thalente Mbatha had a chance but had his effort saved.
Patrick Maswanganyi's cross found Jean Mwamba, whose shot was blocked by Nkosinathi Sibisi. A City mistake allowed the opening goal, scored by Maswanganyi from a penalty kick after Brooklyn Poggenpoel failed to clear a clearance. Pirates took the lead in the second half when Jean Lwamba capitalized on a deep pass from Bandile Shandu to tap in for City.
Despite Gaston Sirino's failed shot, Pirates maintained control, and Asare thwarted Moremi in the 87th minute, ensuring extra-time. Ghampani Lungu scored the decisive winner in extra-time to send Pirates through to the semifinals.
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