PSL: What Pirates’ Win Against Sundowns Means to Betway Premiership Title Race
- Orlando Pirates did themselves a huge favour by throwing the Betway Premiership title race open after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday afternoon
- The Sea Robbers secured all three points at the FNB Stadium courtesy of a first half brace from South African international and academy graduate, Relebohile Mofokeng
- The Soweto giants have now reduced the huge point-gap on the log by three as they hope to win their four outstanding matches
Orlando Pirates have thrown the Betway Premiership open after their resounding 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Sea Robbers scored two quickfire goals through Relebohile Mofokeng in the opening five minutes of the first half, before Khuliso Mudau netted the Brazilians only goal in the second period of the match.
The win moved the Soweto giants within 15 points and they still bask on the four outstanding matches they are still yet to play in the league.
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Orlando Pirates vs Sundowns: Betway Premiership title race
Sports journalist Uche Anuma, in an exclusive chat with Briefly News, shared his views on Orlando Pirates' win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
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"Orlando Pirates did themselves a huge favour by caving out a win against Sundowns today, it would have been all over in the title race battle if the Brazilians had got something out of that match," he said.
"Well, the win now means for the title race to be dragged to the end of the season, Pirates need to win their four outstanding matches.
"It's one thing to have a game in hand, it's another thing to win because you are not guaranteed a win by having outstanding matches."
Anuma also predicted the chances of Pirates ending the season as the winners of the Betway Premiership.
"Personally, I don't think Pirates stand a chance of winning the PSL title this season after fumbling most of the chances when Sundowns were there for the taken," he added.
"It's still Sundowns' title to lose, and it's certain that both teams are going to drop points, but Pirates are at a disadvantage with those plenty number of outstanding matches, and it's not 100 per cent sure if they are going to secure all 12 points."
He went on to advice Pirates on what they should focus on next after defeating Sundowns.
"I think Pirates main focus now should be on trying to win the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Champions League, because they have a better chance of winning those two titles compared to the Betway Premiership," he concluded.
"They should take a cue from what they did this season and plan on beating Sundowns to the league title next season, because I feel this year's title race is gone."
Cardoso explains why Sundowns lost to Pirates
Briefly News earlier reported that Miguel Cardoso stated the reason why the Brazilians were defeated by Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.
The defending champions failed to find answers to Jose Riveiro's tactical approach in the second leg.
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