Chaine's error did not matter as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates secured an important victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership. The fiercely contested clash ended 2-1 in favor of Abdeslam Ouaddou's side, who returned to the top of the league table thanks to the result.
Mbunuma opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. The forward capitalized on a swift counterattack to score his first-ever goal in the Soweto derby. However, Kaizer Chiefs managed to draw level before the break: in the 29th minute, Mmodi punished goalkeeper Sipho Chaine for a costly error after he failed to hold on to the ball.
The decisive moment came at the start of the second half. Orlando Pirates once again showcased their ability to transition into attack in an instant: after winning the ball back, Moremi finished off a lightning-fast move to make it 2-1.
The victory earned the Buccaneers crucial points and moved them two points clear of Mamelodi Sundowns. Kaizer Chiefs remain in fifth place after the defeat.
Notably, Orlando Pirates have now won five consecutive matches in all competitions, underlining their excellent form.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
