Following an efficient showing in the Mother City, Orlando Pirates extended their winning streak to five matches in the DStv Premiership this week following a 2-0 victory against Cape Town City at the DHL Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
In continuing his fine goal scoring form in the league, Mabasa’s second-half brace was enough for Pirates to secure maximum points in the Western Cape. The confident attacker took his tally to 13 goals in the DStv Premiership so far, level with Stellenbosch striker Iqraam Rayners at the top of the goal scorer’s list.
The game commenced at a rapid pace at the DHL Stadium with Pirates edging the home side to the ball possession count in the first 10 minutes. However, it was City who created the first notable scoring chance of the match as Sipho Chaine saved Keanu Cupido’s shot from range.
Pirates continued to see more of the ball half way through the first-half but were met with aggressive defending by Eric Tinkler’s outfit. The Buccaneers looked sharp during their build-up phases while City looked to punish the travelling side in transition.
Relebohile Mofokeng and Tshegofatso Mabasa were the attackers-in-chief for Pirates throughout the first 45, while Khanyisa Mayo and Jaedin Rhodes looked dangerous for City going forward.
After what was a tense first 45, neither side were able to capitalise on their goal scoring opportunities as the referee introduced the break with the score tied at 0-0.
