Orlando Pirates held to draw by AmaZulu in Durban
Pirates had several opportunities to extend their advantage before the interval.
Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu were locked in a 1-1 draw at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Wednesday night. The Buccaneers took the early lead in the seventh minute through Tshepang Moremi after goalkeeper Faveur Kouassi could only parry Yanela Mbuthuma's effort. Despite several opportunities, Pirates struggled to extend their advantage.
AmaZulu had a chance to level when Mlondi Mbanjwa found the net, but it was disallowed for offside. Just before halftime, Kamogelo Sebelebele scored a penalty for AmaZulu after Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya handily converted the spot kick. Pirates continued to push for a winner, but Sihle Nduli was substituted before the second half following a heavy challenge.
Moremi saw a deflected effort narrowly miss the target for the home side. Despite AmaZulu having chances to complete the turnaround, neither side could find the decisive goal in a tightly contested match. The draw sees Pirates climb to second place on the Betway Premiership table, while AmaZulu moves up to third.
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