Moremi double keeps Pirates’ Carling Knockout defence on course
Orlando Pirates advanced to the Carling Knockout quarter-finals with a 3–0 victory over Milford at Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday, 27 October. The defending champions settled the contest before halftime, with Thapelo Mokobodi opening the scoring and Tshepang Moremi adding two goals. Moremi began with creating the opener, releasing Mokobodi to finish past goalkeeper Siphamandla […]
Orlando Pirates advanced to the Carling Knockout quarter-finals with a 3–0 victory over Milford at Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday, 27 October.
The defending champions settled the contest before halftime, with Thapelo Mokobodi opening the scoring and Tshepang Moremi adding two goals.
Moremi began with creating the opener, releasing Mokobodi to finish past goalkeeper Siphamandla Hleza.
The Bafana Bafana international then scored after getting behind the visitors’ defence, before completing his brace shortly before the interval.
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The Buccaneers continued searching for further goals after the break but could not extend their advantage. Hleza made additional saves as Milford prevented the scoreline from growing.
At the other end, Sipho Chaine helped Pirates preserve their clean sheet.
The result keeps the holders in contention and provides another convincing home performance following their recent continental qualification.
Moremi’s contribution stood out: two goals and involvement in the opener ensured Pirates had established a decisive advantage by halftime.
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