Pirates March Into Another Nedbank Cup Final After Defeating Marumo Gallants

• Orlando Pirates are in the right position to set a new record in the Nedbank Cup after defeating Marumo Gallants in the semi-finals to seal a place in the final
• This would be Jose Riveiro's side third consecutive finals in the competition, and were winners in the last two
• A composed performance saw the Sea Robbers control the match and secure a well-earned victory over Bahlabane Ba Ntwa at the Orlando Stadium

Orlando Pirates are on course to make it three consecutive wins in the Nedbank Cup as they book a place in the final after defeating Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

A first-half goal from Kabelo Dlamini gave the Soweto giants the deserved win over Bahlabane Ba Ntwa.

The Buccaneers defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in last season final and they could be up against the Brazilians again this campaign in the final.

Pirates beat Gallants to secure a place in Nedbank Cup final

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Riveiro missed things up in Pirates starting lineup as he gave a rare start to Melusi Buthelezi in goal while Maswanganyi and Dlamini were included in the team.

Orlando Pirates started the match as the better side in the opening four minutes, as they enjoyed most of the ball possession.

The visitors got back in the game but failed to create clear-cut chances as the Pirates' defence cut out most of their play.

The Sea Robbers got the deserved lead in the 22nd minute after a wonderful play between Patrick Maswanganyi, Deano van Rooyen, and Nkota, with Dlamini putting the ball in the net.

The goal scored by Dlamini was the first Gallants conceded in the competition this season, and they were unable to get back into the game before the half time break.

Before the start of the second half, Abdeslam Ouaddou made two changes, with former Pirates star Gabadinho Mhango and Sekela Sithole coming on.

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The changes were effective, but they couldn't find the back of the net. In the 57th minute, Daniel Msendami found Sithole in the Pirates' box, but the substitute's effort was saved by Buthelezi.

The Soweto giants had another chance to double their lead with ten minutes left to play after Tshegofatso Mabasa teed up Deon Hotto, but the Namibian international's effort was cleared off the line to keep the scoreline 1-0.

The Sea Robbers held on to their one-goal advantage as they secured a place in the final of the Nedbank Cup, making three consecutive seasons of achieving such a feat.

The Buccaneers will face either their archrivals Kaizer Chiefs or Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, as both teams will lock horns in the second semi-final later today.

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Source: Briefly News