Orlando Pirates stumble against Siwelele FC

ORLANDO Pirates continue to struggle for balance in their Betway Premiership pursuit.

- MIHLALI BALEKA.

If they are not grinding out a result, they are dropping points despite an improved performance.Pirates dropped two invaluable points in a 1-1 draw with Siwelele at Orlando Amstel Arena yesterday afternoon. The draw means Pirates extend their lead at the top of the table to 48 points, just one point over Mamelodi Sundowns, who still have a game in hand.

Pirates had managed to grind out maximum points in their last two matches against Polokwane City and Richards Bay with below-par performances. As such, they were expected to strike a balance here — to be clinical and entertain the Ghost in the stands.

But it wasn't to be. Pirates showed that they have a long way to go in knowing that an ambition to compete for the title comes with the onus of being able to win every game and rise to the occasion during crunch time — something that Sundowns have been accustomed to for the last eight successful seasons.