Digital Sports Editor, reporting from Johannesburg
Orlando Pirates responded to the pressure on them with a clinical 2-0 Betway Premiership victory against Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday night that switched the stress straight back onto leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Quick-fire goals just before the break by Evidence Makgopa in the 42nd minute and Patrick Maswanganyi two minutes into first-half added time earned Bucs a crucial three points that had a packed Athlone Stadium in full voice and song.