PERFECT SAILING

PREMIERSHIP: PIRATES EXTEND THEIR LEAD AT THE TOP

- Khaya Ndubane

Goal in each half by Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng gave Orlando Pirates a 2-0 victory over a 10-man TS Galaxy outfit at the Mbombela Stadium last night. It was the Buccaneers' sixth win in as many matches and it extended their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership standings to six points.

Prior to the game, Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi predicted a tough encounter against The Rockets and it certainly was not an easy evening's work for the Buccaneers as Galaxy gave as much as they got in Mbombela.

After absorbing pressure from the hosts in the beginning stages of the match, the Buccaneers slowly took more of a grip as the half continued, and when their chance came it was well-taken.