Pirates held to draw by minnows La Cure in Champions League
Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou gave young Cristain Derbyshire his professional debut against the Islanders.
Orlando Pirates and La Cure shared a 0-0 draw in the opening leg of the CAF Champions League's first qualifying round on Saturday. The match took place at the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius. The draw has left both teams' paths promising in the second leg, which will be played in Orlando next Saturday. Young Pirates goalkeeper Jean Ramdiane saved a crucial shot from Pirates forward Boitumelo Radiopane in the 15th minute.
Oswin Appollis went off with an injury in the 16th minute, but he continued playing after receiving medical attention. Both teams dominated ball possession throughout the match, but were unable to create any meaningful scoring opportunities. Pirates' coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made several substitutions in the second half, bringing on younger players to try and change the dynamics of the game.
However, despite these changes, Pirates were unable to break through La Cure's defense and the teams were left with a 0-0 draw.
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