Pirates Secure Semifinal Spot with Victory

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Orlando Pirates advance to the semifinals of the competition they won last season after defeating AmaZulu. The match was marred by controversy and accusations of match-fixing by the AmaZulu coach.

That victory sees Pirates march on to the semifinals of the competition they went all the way in last season. Hendrick Ekstein

in the 30th minute. He did so with a well-taken thunderbolt from the edge of the box. Then next two goals will come courtesy of Pirates, however. The first being a contentious one involving former Usuthu player. The defensive midfielder was adjudged to have been fouled in the box by defenderwould be tasked to take the spot kick and he converted, levelling for Pirates. The Buccaneers then took the lead through afree kick in the second half.

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