AmaZulu hold wasteful Orlando Pirates to stalemate
Both teams tried to push for the late winner, but had to settle for a stalemate in the end.
In a thrilling Betway Premiership match at Kings Park Stadium, AmaZulu held Orlando Pirates to a 1-1 draw, moving both teams up to third place on the table. Tshepang Moremi scored the opening goal for Pirates in the seventh minute, but AmaZulu's Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya equalized just before halftime. Patrick Maswanganyi's clever chip was deflected by goalkeeper Wilfred Kouassi and went through Yanela Mbuthuma's legs, who capitalized with a first-time shot, finding the back of the net with his right foot.
AmaZulu nearly conceded a second goal in the 22nd minute when Mbuthuma's shot was cleared off the line by Riaan Hanamub. Ngwenya had a close call in the 28th minute when he was presented with a chance to equalize, but he sent his volley wide. In the 34th minute, Ghampani Lungu had a golden opportunity to put Pirates ahead but missed his shot wide.
Mlondi Mbanjwa almost scored for Usuthu in the 34th minute, but the goal was ruled offside after TV replays showed Mbanjwa was onside. With the score locked at 1-1 at halftime, AmaZulu was awarded a penalty after Kamogelo Sebelebele fouled Mbanjwa inside the box. Ngwenya stepped up and scored, securing the draw. Pirates continued to pressure AmaZulu, but couldn't find the second goal.
Ngwenya nearly received a red card in the 51st minute for a rough tackle on Sihle Nduli, earning only a yellow card. Both teams fought for a late winner, but had to settle for a stalemate.
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