Pirates up the pressure on Downs

Evidence Makgopa and Oswin Appollis came off the bench to score for Orlando Pirates as they beat Chippa United 2-0 in a Betway Premiership match at Orlando Stadium last night.

- Khaya Ndubane

The win saw the Buccaneers go level on 25 points with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, but the Brazilians remained top due to their superior goal difference.

Pirates do, however, still have a game in hand.

As expected, the home side dominated possession with Chippa sitting back and looking to catch Pirates on the counter attack.

It was the Chilli Boys, however, who almost took the lead through Bienvenu Eva Nga in the fourth minute, but his shot was saved by Sipho Chaine.