Orlando Pirates move closer to retaining Nedbank Cup by winning controversial six-goal thriller

AmaZulu's former captain Makhehleni Makhaula broke Usuthu hearts on his return to his old stomping ground to net the goal that endeared him to the Ghost and helped the Pirates advance to the last four.

The Buccaneers beat a determined AmaZulu side 4-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night to advance to the last four and move a step closer to retaining both trophies they won last season. 

Makhaula scored the goal that knocked the wind out of Usuthu's sails in an entertaining six-goal thriller.