Moremi fires Pirates to Soweto Derby victory over Chiefs
Tshepang Moremi scored the winner as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Soweto Derby, recovering from a first-half equaliser to claim the bragging rights.
The Soweto Derby saw Orlando Pirates claim victory over Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Tshepang Moremi, the decisive goal scorer, broke the deadlock in the 55th minute. Earlier, the two teams were level at 1-1 following goals from Yanela Mbuthuma and Pule Mmodi. Chiefs dominated the early stages of the match, with Wandile Duba and Pule Mmodi missing early chances.
However, it was Pirates who took the lead in the 24th minute when Mbuthuma capitalized on a deflected shot from a Yanela Mbuthuma. The lead was short-lived, as Mmodi equalized in the 30th minute, taking advantage of a mistake by Sipho Chaine. After the halftime break, Pirates regained the lead via Moremi's goal in the 55th minute.
The winger contributed to an attacking move that found him in space behind Chiefs' defense, allowing him to finish and score his fifth Betway Premiership goal of the season. Despite Chiefs' efforts to equalize, Pirates held on to secure a valuable derby victory and claim bragging rights over their fierce rivals.
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