Both clubs squandered that opportunity on the night, and in specific openings during the game. It wasn't a dull stalemate, but a frustrating one for both sets of fanbases.

As a result Mamelodi Sundowns overtook the leaders, while Pirates and SuperSport United are still playing catch-up.

This was not necessary mahn yerr pic.twitter.com/2LaZJibu0v
— Andrew (@small_se) December 5, 2017

So called @orlandopirates failed to beat @SuperSportFC
— KennethMtshali (@SKmtshali) December 6, 2017

Tinkler: “Bit disappointing not to be 1 or 2 up at HT. We pressed them quite high, had a few sitters but we didn’t take the chances”
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 5, 2017

Tinkler: “It’s 2pts lost rather than 1pt gained. We could have left here with all 3pts tonight”
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 5, 2017

Pirates and SuperSport United played out to a goalless draw, but the point was enough to take the Buccaneers to joint-top of the #AbsaPrem table with Sundowns and Baroka. pic.twitter.com/PpNFzxc2rl
— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) December 6, 2017

Good Morning Orlando Pirates. Pirates Dumela
— Son of Sam (@DODO_MASONDO) December 5, 2017

Tinkler: “Playing Pirates is easy because you don’t have to motivate the players. It’s hard playing FS Stars & Baroka. And that’s where the draw becomes acceptable if you win a game like today. Now we MUST beat those teams.”
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 5, 2017

Unbelievable that it’s ended goalless here between @orlandopirates and @SuperSportFC
— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) December 5, 2017

FT: Orlando Pirates 0-0 Supersport@Masandawana 4-0 Baroka FC
CT City 2-4 Maritzburg Utd
Mamelodi Sundowns wallop Baroka to go top of the log standings!
— Dominic Chimhavi (@DChimhavi) December 5, 2017

Pirates Starting Lineup vs Supersport United
FORMATION: https://t.co/OvklWAvOxB
19:30
Orlando Stadium

#PIRATESRE80RN
#ONCEALWAYS #ABSAPREM #MATCHDAY pic.twitter.com/9ekTJpvS0J
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 5, 2017

FT: @orlandopirates 0-0 @SuperSportFC , yes there were no goals scored here. Andiyazi ukuba kanjani #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/a1Tpxd5Xv9
— Velile Mbuli (@Veli_Mbuli) December 5, 2017

Micho: “The PSL is much more organised now from when I was here a decade ago. And the teams are working better and competing more”
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 5, 2017

Next #OrlandoPirates match :vital #AbsaPrem clash vs in-form Supersport United at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday 6th of December, KO 19:30. Bucs need a win to reach top of the table and keep SSU at bay. Tough encounter, we need the 12th man! #UpTheBucs #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/J76LFIgDks
— Joseph Bertrand (@JoBertrand19) December 3, 2017

Micho: “It was a good derby game. Two way traffic with two sides trading blows, pound-for-pound”
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 5, 2017

Cape Town City 2-4 Maritzburg United FT

Orlando Pirates 0-0 Supersport United FT

Mamelodi Sundowns 4-0 Baroka FC FT

Sundowns go top of table with 19pts with a superior goal difference & played 3 games less than Baroka.#AbsaPrem
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) December 5, 2017

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