Orlando Pirates have failed to advance to the CAF Champions League group stages despite a dramatic 3-0 win against Democratic Republic of Congos Saint-eloi Lupopo .
The Bucs came into the match needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg of the continental competitions second preliminary round tie.
Pirates lose to Lupopo on penaltiesHowever, they lost 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 aggregate score, ending their spirited comeback-win attempt in heartbreak.