The much-anticipated first Soweto derby of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season between Orlando Piratesand Kaizer Chiefs lived up to its hype with the Buccaneers scoring a 96th-winner at the FNB Stadiumon Saturday.
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Both sides had multiple chances to pick up the full three points throughout the match, but failed to find the back of the net during the regulation 90 minutes.
However, deep into injury time, Orlando Pirates were awarded a penalty which Patrick Maswanganyiexpertly converted to give the Buccaneers the win and move them three points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs remained fifthin the standings, ninepoints adrift of their Soweto arch-rivals having played threemore matches.
Amakhosi will next be in action on Tuesday, 4 February when they host AmaZuluat 19:30.
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers’ next league assignment is an away fixture against Sekhukhune United on Wednesday, 5 February, also at 19:30.
More to follow …
TEAMS
Orlando Pirates
Chaine, Sibisi (captain), Sesane, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Maswanganyi, Nkota, Mofokeng, Mabasa
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Xoki, Mako, Ndlozi, Shandu, Rasebotja, Dlamini, Kimvuidi, Makgopa
Kaizer Chiefs
Bvuma, Ditlhokwe, Blom, Miguel (captain), Dortley, Mthethwa, Zwane, Matlou, Mmodi, Shabalala, Chivaviro
Substitutes: Ntwari, Msimango, Cross, Frosler, Mashiane, Maart, Cele, Vilakazi, Lilepo
AS IT HAPPENED
The roots of this fierce rivalry trace back to 1970, the year the two Soweto giants first clashed.
Since Kaizer Chiefs’ inception 55 years ago, this fixture has evolved into a fan-fueled spectacle, bringing communities together and generating passionate debates.
Over the previous 106 league meetings, Kaizer Chiefs hold the upper hand, boasting 45 victories compared to Orlando Pirates’ 25.
The intensity of their encounters is further highlighted by 36 drawn matches.
Looking beyond league meetings, when including cup encounters, the teams have fought it out a total of 180 battles, with Kaizer Chiefs’ 74 victories dominating historically over Orlando Pirates’ 47, with 54 draws and five abandonments, owing to various circumstance.
The allure of the Soweto derby, however, lies not just in the statistics but in the shared experiences, the electric atmosphere in the stadium, and the passion of the fans both in the stands and across the nation.
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