Orlando Pirates have revived their Betway Premiership title hopes, while Kaizer Chiefs chances of finishing in the top eight are hanging by a thread. The Buccaneers pulled off a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Amakhosi at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
This was the 108th derby between the two Soweto giants.
Pirates were looking for a win to keep the pressure on leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while Chiefs were looking to return to the top half of the log. And it was Amakhosi who made it clear early on where they wanted to go.
DRC striker Makabi Lilepo caught the Buccaneers by surprise to score inside five minutes.
The hosts Chiefs looked to have settled down quickly. And Gaston Sirino should have punished the visitors, but he hesitated in the penalty area and the chance went to waste.
