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In-form Orlando Pirates secure fifth successive victory in bid to end long wait for league championship after Golden Arrows win

The Sea Robbers' winning run was facing a real threat, but a late goal ensured they kept it and collected three more points as the season picks up speed. The victory saw them widen the gap with second-placed Richards Bay.

  • Pirates keep winning run

    Orlando Pirates extended their Diski Challenge winning run to five games after beating Golden Arrows 2-1 on Saturday.

    The Bucs came from a goal down to claim the win that saw their fine form continue.  

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    How Bucs fought back

    Sfundo Shezi scored to hand Arrows the lead, but goals by Moses Mphekgoane and Oratile Rantasi ensured Pirates claimed the vital win.    

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    Pirates' on form

    The winning run for Pirates has been going on since their victory over Siwelele. Victories over Chippa, Galaxy, and Sekhukhune United followed as Bucs send a signal that they are real title contenders this season.

    They now lead with 16 points, three more than Richards Bay, who are second.    

    Since the Premier Soccer League reserve competition was launched in 2014, Pirates have yet to lay their hands on it. AmaTuks, Golden Arrows, Mamelodi Sundowns, Bloemfontein Celtic, Bidvest Wits, AmaZulu, Stellenbosch, SuperSport United, and Kaizer Chiefs have won the title before the Sea Robbers. 

    Keeping the winning run going will boost Bucs' chances of ending the long wait for the title, and given that their Soweto rivals are the defending champions, that should be an additional reason to ensure they win it.

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  • Other fixtures and results

    Meanwhile, Stellenbosch managed a 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy in their respective outing in the other game on Saturday.

    Elsewhere, in the KwaZulu-Natal derby, Durban City and Richards Bay shared spoils after a 1-1 draw. The visitors took the lead in the 19th minute when Ntlonelo Bomelo scored, but Luphumlo Sifumba scored to equalise late in the game.  

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