Orlando Pirates have clinched their second win of the season after beating Royal AM at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday night.
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DEON HOTTO GRABS ORLANDO PIRATES WIN
As The South African website reported on Wednesday night, a first-half goal from Deon Hotto was enough to earn the Sea Robbers all three points.
The Namibian started his third game in his new wing-back position under coach Jose Riveiro. Let’s check out the player ratings.
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BUCS PLAYER RATINGS
Richard Ofori – 6: His distribution was not great, also made a mistake in the second but was saved by Sibisi.
Thabiso Monyane – 8: Another great game, delivered a perfect assist for Hotto.
Nkosinathi Sibisi – 9: Nothing but calm, speed, and great tackles. Best singing so far.
Olisah Ndah – 8: Super relaxed and organised.
Innocent Maela – 7: Did wonderfully to manage the spaces between him and Hotto.
Dean Hotto – 8: Made a handful of great runs but was let down by supply. Scored the winner after a well-timed run into the box.
Miguel Timm – 7: Did well to manage AM’s relentless high presses.
Goodman Mosele – 8: Not many could have managed to break AM’s pressing but Mosele did a few times. A bit lucky to get the Man of the Match.
Kabelo Dlamini – 6: Bright start but has played too much football since the Swallows game on day one. Was taken off early in the second half.
Thembinkosi Lorch – 7: Wasn’t dangerous enough. Also has been playing every game since the start – a fourth start in 12 days.
Eva Nga – 6: Not a great game. Still learning to understand Lorch, Dlamini, Monyane, and Hotto’s movements.
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Substitutes:
Vincent Pule – 7: Came in and influenced the game. Nearly scored a superb free-kick but Xolani Ngcobo was equal to the shot.
Kwame Peprah -5: Did not have great touches. Looked low on confidence
Paseka Mako – Did not get enough action for a rating.
Bandile Shandu – Did not get enough action for a rating.
Coming up next for the Soweto giants is a trip to Gavin Hunt’s struggling SuperSport United on Sunday.
