Pirates send Magesi packing

Orlando Pirates dumped defending champions Magesi FC out of the Carling Knockout following a 2-1 victory at the Orlando Stadium last night.

- Khaya Ndubane

A stunning strike from Tshepang Moremi (above) and a brilliant finish from substitute Evidence Makgopa in the second half was enough to earn the Buccaneers a spot in the semifinals. Lehlogonolo Mokone scored the consolation goal for Magesi.

Dikwena tsa Meetse looked to unsettle the hosts early on by applying the high press game, but the Buccaneers were able to find spaces in between the lines.

Yanela Mbuthuma almost put them in the lead in the sixth minute, but Elvis Chipezeze produced a brilliant save to deny him from pointblank range.