Collins MBESUMA: a penalty to redeem the Buccaneers...
AT THREE DAYS BEFORE RECEIVING MAZEMBE
Pirates still hooked
April 18, 2013
Saturday the opponent of Ravens brought a point from his internship in Charles Mopeli Stadium on the pitch of Free States Stars (1-1). At three days of receiving TPM with the sixth consecutive draw, Orlando Pirates avoid defeat but let escape his great rival Kaizer Chiefs.
Led forthe 31st minute on a goal by Paulos MASEHE the "Buccaneers" Orlando Pirates owe their salvation to the equalization of the Zambian striker Collins MBESUMA on a penalty in the 78th on the occasion of the 25th day of ABSA Premiership (South African national Championship). The 10th in 25 games did not allow the Pirates of Soweto, currently third (46 points) joined Platinum Stars (48 points) winner of Bidvest Witz 2-1 that same Wednesday. Kaizer Chiefs is ahead with 52 points in 25 outings.
Facing Free States Stars, Orlando Pirates aligned: MEYINA, JELE, LEKGWATHI, GCABA, PHUNGWAYO, MASELELA, OKONKWO, MAKOLA (BESTER 86), MASUKU (MABENA 55), KLATE, CHINYAMA (MBESUMA 66 ')
Thabo MATLAB Forfeit!
Injured on April 10 during the 2-2 against Ajax Cape Town, the South African international winger of Orlando Pirates, Thabo MATLAB will be sidelined for at least four months. The defender is suffering from a meniscus torn and the season is over for him.