Kaizer Chiefs grabbed the Soweto Derby bragging rights after securing a 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates in Dstv Premiership League clash.
The only goal of the match was scored by former Pirates midfielder Yusuf Maart who netted with a remarkable long range shot from his own half to hand Chiefs the victory at FNB Stadium. It was a game which saw the Buccaneers dominate possession without really seriously testing goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. Amakhosi created the better chances despite enjoying less possession with Siyabonga Mpontshane being the busier of the two goalkeepers. Ultimately, the game ended in a 1-0 victory in favour of Chiefs courtesy of Maart’s 74th minute incredible goal – ending the Glamour Boys’ three-match winless run in the process.
Mpontshane who got the nod ahead of the Pirates’ first-choice keeper and he produced fantastic performance for the Buccaneers between the sticks.
The 36-year-old, who wore the Pirates captain’s armband after Innocent Maela’s substitution due to an injury in the first half, pulled off vital saves to keep Chiefs at bay in the first half – denying Ashley du Preez from one-on-one situations.
However, Mpontshane was beaten by an extraordinary strike by his former Pirates teammate Maart.
The win elevated Chiefs to the third spot on the league standings – a point behind second-placed Richards Bay and four points behind leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns.
While Pirates remained fifth on the standings – two points behind Chiefs as the two Soweto giants look to challenge for this season’s league championship.
The Buccaneers are now set to take on AmaZulu FC in the 2022 MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium next week Saturday.
Pirates and Chiefs will meet again on November 12 in a Carling Black Label Cup semi-final match at FNB Stadium,
The winner between the two local football heavyweights will take on either Mamelodi Sundowns or AmaZulu FC in the final of the one-day tournament.
source – Goal
