08 Apr 2015
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08 Apr 2015
What an encounter, and a draw is certainly a fair result. Both sides played exciting football and it was looking like Stars would of steal a emphatic surprise victory over the Soweto giants.
Cavin Johnson will be a satisfied coach to come away with a point but Eric Tinkler will feel disappointed as Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a draw against Black Aces.
Kaizer Chiefs take on relegation threatened AmaZulu and Stuart Baxter will implode the idea that a win will put them in a better position to lift the PSL title.
08 Apr 2015
Ngele is awarded MAN OF THE MATCH.
08 Apr 2015
94' Pirates and Stars looking to steal this encounter but nothing happening.
08 Apr 2015
90' FIVE MINUTES ADDED ON
08 Apr 2015
88' Majoro almost makes it 4-3. His effort doesn't hit the mark. Neat pass from Manyisa to play in the Major.
08 Apr 2015
86' GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!
08 Apr 2015
85' SAVE! Dambe denies Jele from close range.
08 Apr 2015
83' Dambe back up and play resumes.
08 Apr 2015
82' Dambe down now as the medics check the GK out. Meanwhile Tinkler looks a worried coach as Johnson shares a smile with his players.
08 Apr 2015
79' Myeni floats in a corner to the far post, Mahamutsa is unmarked & plays it back into the centre of the 6yd box. Stars clear for a corner.
08 Apr 2015
SUBSTITUTION: Moon on for Nyanda
08 Apr 2015
73' Majoro comes on for Ntshumayelo.
08 Apr 2015
71' Makola almost equalises for a third time but his long-range effort dips too late and lands on top of Dambe's net.
08 Apr 2015
Ngele completes his hat-trick and what treble of goals that was.
08 Apr 2015
68' GOOOOOOOAAAALLL!!!
08 Apr 2015
62' Ngele with a long range effort straight towards Mpontshane who makes a decent save.
08 Apr 2015
60' SCORE UPDATE: Pirates 2-2 Stars
08 Apr 2015
49' Just the response Tinkler would want.
08 Apr 2015
Bacela whips in a teasing cross for Manyisa and the captain controls in perfectly as he tapes it pass Dambe.
Pirates 2-2 Stars
08 Apr 2015
47' GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!!
08 Apr 2015
45' As expected, Siyabonga Mpontshane replaces Brighton Mhlongo.
08 Apr 2015
And kick-off...
08 Apr 2015
Both sides are back out and Eric Tinkler looks the one most stressed.
08 Apr 2015
Ngele's left foot put Stars back in front. His free-kick effort hits the post and beats Brighton.
Pirates 1-2 Stars
08 Apr 2015
49' Free-kick for Stars on the edge GK box and what a strike. GGGOOOOOOOOAAALL!!!
08 Apr 2015
Meanwhile four minutes have been added on.
08 Apr 2015
Pirates level matters as Manyisa assists Makola and the midfielder makes no mistake as he strikes the ball with precision.
Pirates 1-1 Stars
08 Apr 2015
45' GOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!
08 Apr 2015
44' Nothing comes from the corner.
08 Apr 2015
43' Pirates on the other end now as Makola prepares to take a corner-kick.
08 Apr 2015
42' Brighton has looked troubled since that knock, parrying easy shots and can't collect easy corner takes. Tinkler might have to change the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper.
08 Apr 2015
41' Sarr takes the 1st shot in anger as it deflects & is easily collected by Dambe.
08 Apr 2015
40' SCORE UPDATE: Orlando Pirates 0-1 Platinum Stars
08 Apr 2015
Ngele puts a wondrous shot past Brighton as Pirates fall asleep at the back and fall to ball watching.
Pirates 0-1 Stars
08 Apr 2015
31' GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!!
08 Apr 2015
29' Mere complaining to the referee now as Pirates receive a line-out.
08 Apr 2015
27' Pirates knocking the ball around nicely. Nyauza plays in a dangerous ball but Makola lets it run. There's nobody behind him to collect the loose ball.
08 Apr 2015
19' Brighton back up after a minute or two down. Good news for the Buccaneers.
08 Apr 2015
17' Brighton runs into Mabena after Nyanda's cross was on the verge of finding his teammates head. Pirates defender knocks it out.
Brighton down. Medics checking the GK out now.
08 Apr 2015
7' Cavin Johnson is vocal on the sideline in his second match in charge since his return to the Rustenburg club. Good to have him back in the PSL fold.
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