DStv Premiership: Magic Mabasa retains Orlando Pirates in hunt for CAF Champions League qualification with win at Cape City Metropolis

Metropolis had the primary notable likelihood with Keanu Cupido’s long-range effort saved by Sipho Chaine within the ninth minute.

Jaedin Rhodes additionally failed to bother the goalkeeper together with his try within the twentieth minute.

Metropolis’s woes deepened when Cupido needed to be substituted within the twenty sixth minute attributable to an earlier sort out by Miguel Timm. Regardless of the motion in midfield, clear goal-scoring alternatives have been uncommon within the first half-hour.

Mabasa had a few makes an attempt in the direction of the top of the primary half, together with his shot saved by Darren Keet within the thirty fourth minute and one other long-range effort lacking the goal. The half ended goalless.

Metropolis believed they need to have been awarded a penalty within the 52nd minute when Deon Hotto dealt with the ball, however the referee waved play on.

Pirates then took the lead within the 59th minute as Mofokeng arrange Mabasa for the opening aim.

Metropolis pressed for an equaliser and felt aggrieved by one other potential penalty determination within the 69th minute.

Chaine denied Khanyisa Mayo’s header quickly after. Nevertheless, Pirates prolonged their lead within the 73rd minute with Mabasa netting his second aim.

Regardless of late makes an attempt from each side, together with saves from Keet and Chaine, the match ended 2-0 in favour of Orlando Pirates.