Orlando Pirates secure big win away from home in CAF Confederation Cup

Orlando Pirates recorded a massive 2-0 win away to LPRC Oilers in the CAF Confederation Cup to put one foot into the group stages.

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Tšhegofatso Mabasa and Fortune Makaringe struck for the Buccaneers on a pitch which Mandla Ncikazi complained about the minute the team touched down in Monrovia.

Pirates showed signs of determination in the early stages of the match, and in the 21st minute, Terrence Dzvukamanja rattled the upright.

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The Soweto giants gave away a penalty in the closing stages of first half but Oilers’ Ebenezer Solo failed to convert as he missed from the spot-kick.

Pirates would punish their opponents just before the break when Mabasa hit the back of the net to give his team the lead.

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The second half saw Pirates sacrifice Dzvukamanja for Bongani Sam in an attempt to protect their lead.

Brandon Debah then beat Kwanda Mngonyama as Oilers looked for an equalizer but Siyabonga Mpontshane made himself big to deny the home side.

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Deon Hotto then came close to doubling his side’s lead midway through the second half but he was denied by the goalkeeper.

With Pirates holding on, Makaringe scored to give the visitors a 2-0 lead deep into stoppage time, and that’s how the game ended in Monrovia.

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