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06 Nov 2018

Micho: "After only 72 hours to prepare for this game after the Tekom Cup we had an imbalanced squad and I rotated 5 players who were fresh with those who had tired legs. This was why we started slowly in the first-half."

"At half-time we sorted what we needed to sort with the numbers needed to go forward. I am happy for Shonga because he was under so much pressure...but in the last three games he provided 3 assists."

"I want to give credit to the players and the technical team for the work we put in...the win means a lot to us because confidence you can only get from winning."

<p><strong>Micho:</strong> "After only 72 hours to prepare for this game after the Tekom Cup we had an imbalanced squad and I rotated 5 players who were fresh with those who had tired legs. This was why we started slowly in the first-half."</p><p>"At half-time we sorted what we needed to sort with the numbers needed to go forward. I am happy for Shonga because he was under so much pressure...but in the last three games he provided 3 assists."</p><p>"I want to give credit to the players and the technical team for the work we put in...the win means a lot to us because confidence you can only get from winning."</p>

06 Nov 2018

MAN OF THE MATCH: Marshall Munetsi

06 Nov 2018

Full-TIME: Polokwane 1-2 Orlando Pirates

A thriller at the Peter Mokaba Stadium as Orlando Pirates win to move top of the Absa Premiership table!

06 Nov 2018

93' Polokwane now throwing everything at Pirates in search of an equaliser!!

06 Nov 2018

#AbsaPrem again pirates players and lack of discipline. Week in week out same story...yeses
— #FitforPurpose (@bongzitoras) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

That goal was coming, very disorganized in defending set pieces! Both Jackson & his defenders were caught napping two times before that goal.#AbsaPrem
— Someone's Son (@eemz_effekt) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

90' The fourth official signals 5 minutes of added time!

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89' Polokwane 1-2 Orlando Pirates

Nkile grabs a goal back for Polokwane from a corner!!!

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89' POLOKWANE CITY!!!!!!!!

06 Nov 2018

84' - Substitute for Polokwane as Booi is off for Wagaba.

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82' Pirates make their third and final change as Shonga is replaced by Mahachi.

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81' Mabaso puts in a low cross that has the Polokwane defence scrambling as they concede a corner.

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80' Pirates hold a two-goal advantage as we head into the final 10 minutes.

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77' Polokwane make their second change with Puleng Tlolane replacing Salulani Phiri.

06 Nov 2018

Marcelo scores and goes to hug Rhulani ????????????
— Thulani (@ThulaniM16) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Kanti who's the coach at Pirates,, watch Rulani after Pirates scored the 2nd goal (hope someone will have a clip) even the players when they score, they run to Rulani

Micho abamboni??????????#AbsaPrem
— Nhlanhla Hlabisa (@matekihlabisa) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

I never lost hope on him #shonga in you I believe boy #AbsaPrem
— Sthembiso (@SWshongwe) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Confused????.. Who is Pirates coach and assistant.. In my eyes Michu the assistant Rhulani the coach #AbsaPrem
— Nate (@NateDConqueror) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

70' Polokwane make their first change as Musona replaces Hlongwane.

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66' Pirates make a second change as Mabaso replaces Lorch.

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64' Justin Shonga doubles the lead for the Buccaneers with a fantastic free-kick!!!

<p>64' <strong>Justin Shonga</strong> doubles the lead for the Buccaneers with a fantastic free-kick!!!<br /></p>

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64' ORLANDO PIRATES!!!!!!

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60' CHANCE!! It should be 2-0 to Pirates. Thembinkosi Lorch does everything right, but doesn't bury his effort. Chigova with the save.

06 Nov 2018

Orlando Pirates Football Club ?????????????????????#AbsaPrem #UpTheBucs
— Xolani Nyong'o (@Xolani_MV) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Pass from Kutumela??????#AbsaPrem #PLKvPIR
— #fill-Up-Moses-Mabhida (@Tvnkisx_Mara) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Marcelo?? #AbsaPrem
— s.k™ ???? (@SKwithTheDot) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

58' Polokwane 0-1 Orlando Pirates

Marcelo scores his first goal for the Buccaneers just before the hour mark!

06 Nov 2018

58' ORLANDO PIRATES!!!!!

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57' Orlando Pirates make their first change as Kutumela replaces Mbikile.

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57' Mbekile draws a foul in a dangerous area on the right flank.

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55' Very late sliding tackle by Mbekile who goes into the referee's book.

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53' Maluleke with a direct free-kick from the edge of the area but fails to keep his effort down.

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What a save from @JMabokgwane !! #AbsaPrem
— Velile Mnyandu (@Veli_Mbuli) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Mngomezulu uyababa ?????? #AbsaPrem
— Swazi Q. Dlamini (@mhlayisto) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

48' STUNNING EFFORT by Mngomezulu who bends an effort just inside the far post that forces Mobakgwane into making an incredible save to keep the scores level!

06 Nov 2018

46' Polokwane City 0-0 Orlando Pirates

We're back underway in the second-half! Can Pirates find a an all important goal to go top of the Absa Prem table...

06 Nov 2018

Not trynna sound impatient or anything, but how many chances will Justin Shonga need before he scores again? #AbsaPrem
— General'sThroughPass (@MrTyhali) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

0-0 at HT. Yes, they are struggling without Pule. ?? They need him. #AbsaPrem
— Tshepho J. Mokwele (@Tshepho_Mokwele) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

? HT | @polokwane_city 0 - 0 @orlandopirates
A stronger finish to the half for the Bucs with Shonga having the bulk of chances to put the Bucs onto the scoresheet. Mabokgwane has kept City at bay on the other side.
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?????#AbsaPrem #Matchday #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/AD9vJEn387
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

HALF-TIME: Polokwane City 0-0 Orlando Pirates

Justin Shonga has failed to convert for Pirates while Mngomezulu had an early chance for Polokwane as we head into the break goalless!

06 Nov 2018

45' The fourth official signals 1 minute of additional time.

06 Nov 2018

Shonga has lost his mojo... Somebody needs to help him go find it #AbsaPrem
— Zukula (@Mndeni361) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Shonga can't buy a goal #AbsaPrem
— thabang kgeledi (@cheez_zoboblog) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Shonga can't buy a goal #AbsaPrem
— thabang kgeledi (@cheez_zoboblog) November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

42' Shonga again with another chance from an acute angle but fails to hit the target!

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40' A good counter-attack by Pirates but Shonga takes the wrong option and the ball goes out for a goal-kick.

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35' Pirates are seemingly now finding a better rhythm and are putting Polokwane under a bit of pressure.

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32' CHANCE for Shonga after an Mbikile cut-back but the attacker narrowly misses the target!

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30' Polokwane City 0-0 Orlando Pirates

It's been a scrappy first-half so far for Orlando Pirates who are struggling to find any attacking rhythm while Polokwane seem the more likely to open the scoring.

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