Stellenbosch FC won an exciting 3-2 DStv Premiership encounter against Orlando Pirates on Friday night at the Orlando Stadium. Stellies’ hard-fought victory propelled them to third place in the league rankings, demonstrating their competitiveness.
After their second consecutive loss, Pirates fell to fifth place in the league rankings. the Buccaneers will welcome Chippa United in a league match following the AFCON break on 14 February, aiming to recover their winning record.
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Stellenbosch FC wins despite Pirates’ good opening
Orlando Pirates opened the game brilliantly, outshining their opponent by creating more chances. Tapelo Xoki converted a penalty awarded for a handball by Thabo Moloisane just after the hour mark as a result of their relentless pressure.
The Sea Robbers had a 1-0 lead at halftime, even though the visitors had shown some promise in the latter half of the first half. Evidence Makgopa gave Bucs a 2-0 lead in the second half, but Stellies scored two goals in less than two minutes to cut the deficit in half.
Andre De Jong scored the third goal for the visitors putting the final nail to the sea Robbers coffin
