Tendai Ndoro's first half goal saw Orlando Pirates consign Chippa United to their second consecutive defeat in the Premier Soccer League at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last night.
Ahead of the game coach Dan “Dance” Malesela said his side needed to tighten up their defence and also work on getting the ball inside the net.
These are two elements that need serious intervention going forward if Chippa want to get back to their winning form. The loss comes after a 2-1 loss to Cape Town City on Saturday.
Chippa have now gone six games without a win.
It's been over a month now that the Port Elizabeth side since recorded a victory in the PSL.
For Pirates it was job done as they clinched their second consecutive victory in the league following the 1-0 win over Free State Stars at the weekend.
The first five minutes of the game started like a house on fire with both teams looking for an early opener. The Bucs found it difficult to penetrate the Chilli Boys’ defence at first.
However, the harder the Soweto giants kept on pushing the more that stretched Chippa’s defence.
A mistake at the back saw unmarked Ndoro sneak in comfortably to score behind the Chilli Boys’ defence 20 minutes into the game.
Three minutes later Thembinkosi Lorch tried to pull one back for Chippa but his attempt went straight into the hands of goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane.
Soon after Andile Mbenyane's strike outside the box was pushed out by Mahlongwane falling to David Zulu’s right foot who sent the ball flying over the crossbar.
Both teams came out fired up in the second with Bucs looking to extend their lead and Chippa desperate to find an equaliser.
Luvuyo Memela’s attempt to get his name on the scoresheet came short when the ball hit the side of the net in the 53rd minute.
The Chilli Boys created many chances following that but they just could not find the back of the net.
The more they pushed the more Pirates came at them on the counter-attack.
In their match, Ajax Cape Town’s wait for a first win of this season is over, after they beat Platinum Stars 3-2 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium last night.
The Urban Warriors scored through Bantu Mzwakali, Prince Nxumalo and an own goal from Dikwena goalkeeper Steven Hoffman, while the hosts netted consolations through Vuyo Mere and Benson Shilongo.
Despite scoring first through Brian Onyango, Maritzburg United went down 3-2 to Cape Town City during their league clash at Athlone Stadium. Three strikes courtesy of Lehlohonolo Majoro, Sibusiso Masina and Lebogang Manyama elevated City to the top spot on the log table. — with additional reporting from BackpageTXT
Bucs sink Chippa to new lows
Ahead of the game coach Dan “Dance” Malesela said his side needed to tighten up their defence and also work on getting the ball inside the net.
These are two elements that need serious intervention going forward if Chippa want to get back to their winning form. The loss comes after a 2-1 loss to Cape Town City on Saturday.
Chippa have now gone six games without a win.
It's been over a month now that the Port Elizabeth side since recorded a victory in the PSL.
For Pirates it was job done as they clinched their second consecutive victory in the league following the 1-0 win over Free State Stars at the weekend.
The first five minutes of the game started like a house on fire with both teams looking for an early opener. The Bucs found it difficult to penetrate the Chilli Boys’ defence at first.
However, the harder the Soweto giants kept on pushing the more that stretched Chippa’s defence.
A mistake at the back saw unmarked Ndoro sneak in comfortably to score behind the Chilli Boys’ defence 20 minutes into the game.
Three minutes later Thembinkosi Lorch tried to pull one back for Chippa but his attempt went straight into the hands of goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane.
Soon after Andile Mbenyane's strike outside the box was pushed out by Mahlongwane falling to David Zulu’s right foot who sent the ball flying over the crossbar.
Both teams came out fired up in the second with Bucs looking to extend their lead and Chippa desperate to find an equaliser.
Luvuyo Memela’s attempt to get his name on the scoresheet came short when the ball hit the side of the net in the 53rd minute.
The Chilli Boys created many chances following that but they just could not find the back of the net.
The more they pushed the more Pirates came at them on the counter-attack.
In their match, Ajax Cape Town’s wait for a first win of this season is over, after they beat Platinum Stars 3-2 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium last night.
The Urban Warriors scored through Bantu Mzwakali, Prince Nxumalo and an own goal from Dikwena goalkeeper Steven Hoffman, while the hosts netted consolations through Vuyo Mere and Benson Shilongo.
Despite scoring first through Brian Onyango, Maritzburg United went down 3-2 to Cape Town City during their league clash at Athlone Stadium. Three strikes courtesy of Lehlohonolo Majoro, Sibusiso Masina and Lebogang Manyama elevated City to the top spot on the log table. — with additional reporting from BackpageTXT
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