Pirates Suffer Big Loss, Downs Close The Ga…

Richards Bay 3-1 Orlando Pirates

Defending champions Orlando Pirates suffered their third defeat of the DStv Diski Challenge season after going down 3-1 to Richards Bay FC.

The Buccaneers took the lead in the 18th minute when Siyabonga Ngwenya pounced on poor defending before rounding the goalkeeper and firing into an empty net.

The Natal Rich Boyz managed to hit back four minutes before the halftime break courtesy of a strike from Luyanda Mthembu.

Richards Bay completed the turnaround six minutes after the halftime break as Khayalethu Ndlangamandla picked up a loose ball before rifling the ball into the far corner.

Mpilwenhle Dlamini managed to add the third goal in the 68th minute, sealing Richards Bay’s first-ever win against Pirates.

AmaZulu 0-3 Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns bagged a third successive win in the DStv Diski Challenge after thrashing AmaZulu 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.

The Brazilians included Bennet Mokoena and Wandile Dube in their line-up, while a few players were on duty with the national under-23 team.

Mokoena made the perfect impact for the Brazilians after opening the scoring from the penalty spot after just seven minutes.

The lead was doubled in the 23rd minute when Mokoena turned provider in the 23rd minute to set up Simphiwe Mlondo, who found the back of the net with a first-time strike.

Mlondo completed his brace on 72 minutes to take his tally to eight goals, level with Kaizer Chiefs striker Neo Bohloko.

Sundowns have now moved two points behind Kaizer Chiefs, who are in action on Sunday.

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