Orlando Pirates' thrashing of Marumo Gallants enters PSL record books

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Orlando Pirates’ 8-1 thrashing of Marumo Gallants on Tuesday, 24 December was the fourth time a PSL match had been won by a seven-goal margin.

Below, a brief history of these matches:

8 August 2001: Manning Rangers 7-0 Hellenic

Referee: Petrus Mathabela
Manning Rangers coach: Clive Barker
Hellenic coach: Steve Haupt
Manning Rangers scorers: Maluleke Ishmael (2), Radebe Mongezi, Ndwandwe Jabulani, Matombo Nkhiphitheni, Zwane Japhet, Mushangazhike Gilbert

6 June 2004: SuperSport United 8-1 Zulu Royals

Referee: Buyile Gqubule
SuperSport coach: Pitso Mosimane
Thanda Royal Zulu coach: Jacob Sakala
SuperSport United scorers: Katza Ricardo (2), Zwane Mandla, Johnson Grant, Matsau Daniel (2), Ferreira Richard
Thanda Royal Zulu scorers: Mkhize Phumlani

14 October 2011: SuperSport United 7-0 Maritzburg United

Referee: Charl Theron
SuperSport United coach: Gavin Hunt
Maritzburg United coach: Ian Palmer
SuperSport United scorers: Nyondo Atusaye, Own Goal, Langerman Tebogo (2), Maluleke Jabulani (2), Hartog Ashley

24 December 2024: Orlando Pirates 8-1 Marumo Gallants

Referee: Phila Khumalo
Pirates coach: Jose Riveiro
Marumo Gallants coach: Sundra Govender/Duncan Lechesa (stand-ins)
Pirates scorers: Own Goal, Thalente Mbatha (2), Tshegofatso Mabasa (3), Boitumelo Radiopane, Deano van Rooyen
Marumo Gallants scorers: Gabadinho Mhango

That result saw the Buccaneers keep pace with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns as the year draws too a close.

Orlando Pirates have 24 points from their nine matches played this season, thanks to eight wins and a single defeat.

Jose Riveiro’s men have scored a league high 21 goals and conceded just four, for a goal differential of +17.

Orlando Pirates will be in action for the final time in 2024 when they face bottom side Magesi FC on Sunday, 29 December at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Kick-off is at 15:30.