{
  "id": 328760,
  "title": "Pirates down 10-man City to reach MTN8 semifinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/pirates-down-10-man-city-to-reach-mtn8-semifinals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T16:08:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/pirates-down-10-man-city-to-reach-mtn8-semifinals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over Durban City in extra-time, advancing to the MTN8 semifinals at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, leading to an extra period. Pirates dominated early possession, with Tylo Sanger's early shot narrowly missing the goal. Thalente Mbatha had a chance but had his effort saved. Patrick Maswanganyi's cross found Jean Mwamba, whose shot was blocked by Nkosinathi Sibisi. A City mistake allowed the opening goal, scored by Maswanganyi from a penalty kick after Brooklyn Poggenpoel failed to clear a clearance. Pirates took the lead in the second half when Jean Lwamba capitalized on a deep pass from Bandile Shandu to tap in for City. Despite Gaston Sirino's failed shot, Pirates maintained control, and Asare thwarted Moremi in the 87th minute, ensuring extra-time. Ghampani Lungu scored the decisive winner in extra-time to send Pirates through to the semifinals.",
  "summary": "The game went into extra-time after the teams were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes of football.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Ghampani Lungu breaks Durban City hearts as Orlando Pirates reach MTN8 semi-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/ghampani-lungu-breaks-durban-city-hearts-as-orlando-pirates-reach",
        "published": "2026-08-08T15:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}