Pirates blunt Dinoko in MTN8 semi-final first leg

Orlando Pirates have beaten Sekhukhune United 1-0 in their MTN8 semi-final first-leg clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Deon Hotto scored the only goal of the game just before half-time.

The second leg of the semi-final tie will be played in Orlando next Saturday. According to SABC News, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Golden Arrows at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville in the first leg of their semi-final encounter on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his team's discipline and organisation during the match, saying it was important to respond to the demands of the game, IOL reported. He added that his team did enough to preserve energy, get the win, keep a clean sheet and secure an away goal ahead of the second leg.

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