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Orlando Pirates player ratings vs TS Galaxy: Shandu, Hotto inspirational

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Bar a very good save in the 75th minute and one in stoppage time, the Bucs stopper was a virtual spectator for most of the game and was rarely seen.

GOALKEEPER: Siyabonga Mpontshane - 6

His best game in a Bucs shirt, Shandu took his goal superbly and provided loads of energy down the right. He also nearly got Bucs a second when his dangerous cross almost resulted in an own goal, while he was feisty and plugged in defensively and had a couple of other shots at goal.

RIGHT-BACK: Bandile Shandu 

Cool and composed, strong and commanding, the Nigerian continued his upward trajectory in his first season with Pirates.

CENTRE-BACK: Olisa Ndah – 7

The skipper led by example with a typical committed display, barely putting a foot wrong and ensuring Mpontshane had an easy day.

CENTRE-BACK: Ntsikelelo Nyauza – 7

His usual attacking prowess was missing – it seemed as if Mako had been instructed to play more conservatively and to be fair, he did his defensive job well. Booked late on for a clumsy challenge.

LEFT-BACK: Paseka Mako – 6

Was in the right place at the right time to finish from close range for Pirates’ second goal but otherwise had a quiet evening and was replaced by Motshwari on the hour mark.

RIGHT-WING: Collins Makgaka - 6

Kept things ticking over in the middle of the park and his excellent reading of the game gave Bucs control in the engine room.

CENTRE-MID: Thabang Monare - 6

Didn’t do anything wrong, but lacked his usual cutting edge and penetration going forward.

CENTRE-MID: Fortune Makaringe – 5

Pacey and direct, the Namibian was Bucs' go-to man, seemingly making something happen every time he got the ball. Created the assist for Shandu in the first half and also assisted Makgaka for the second goal. Hotto could have had a third assist had Kwame Peprah not struck the woodwork.

LEFT-WING: Deon Hotto - 8

Worked hard but failed to influence the game.

STRIKER:  Terrence Dzvukamanja - 5

Had some good moments, but luck eluded him in front of goal when he struck the woodwork. It was his cross which led to the second Bucs goal.

STRIKER: Kwame Peprah - 6

A lively cameo from Lorch who injected impetus after coming on for the final 30 minutes as a support striker. Missed a great chance in added time though.

SUB: Thembinkosi Lorch - 6

Helped shore things up as Galaxy enjoyed more of the ball late on while trying to get back into the game. Missed a decent chance to score.

SUB: Ben Motshwari – 6

Made an important tackle on the edge of his own box.

SUB: Bongani Sam – 6 

Was hardly seen after coming on in the 75th minute.

SUB: Ntsako Makhubela – 5

Failed to make an impact during a time the opposition enjoyed more of the ball.

SUB: Tshegofatso Mabasa - 5

Orlando Pirates player ratings vs TS Galaxy: Shandu, Hotto inspirational | Goal.com South Africa

Orlando Pirates duo Bandile Shandu and Deon Hotto were outstanding in the 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening.

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