The new look Orlando Pirates side scored a stunning 2 -0 victory over English Premiership club Manchester City at a jam-packed Peter Mokaba Stadium yesterday (Saturday) in a Vodacom Challenge Match.
This as an auspicious start to the pre season for coach Ruud Kroll and the Buccaneers who were without their four Bafana Bafana stars, striker Katlego Mashego, midfield playmaker Teko Modise, plus defenders Innocent Mdledle and midfield anchorman Benson Mhlongo who were rested by Krol after helping Bafana finish fourth in last month Fifa Confederations Cup played in South Africa.
Once a Pirate Always a Pirate
The massive crowd went wild as Bucs’ leading goal scorer from last season, defender Lucas Thwala slotted Pirates into a 1-0 lead 10 minutes from the interval.
Phenyo Mongla Scores a Goal
A sensational second goal by Bucs newcomer, Botswana Midfielder, Phenyo Mongala in the 56th minute sealed the victory for the Buccaneers as their supporters gave the crossed arms salute – once a Pirate, always a Pirate!
The Daily Mail’s story Orlando Pirates 2 Man City 0: Hughes Boys walk the Plank tells the tale from the UK perspective:
“Moneybags Manchester City were made to walk the plank by Orlando Pirates as their South African trip started with a defeat.”
Manchester City face Kaizer Chiefs in their second Challenge match at Durban’s Absa Stadium on Tuesday night.
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