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Orlando Pirates will look to end a three match losing streak when they host Crystal Lake in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 on Monday.
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Orlando Pirates and Crystal Lake will open up this year's Nedbank Cup tournament at Mbombela Stadium this Saturday with an intense match.
Magic Nyalungu had encouraged Crystal Lake's players to seize every opportunity of playing against one of Nedbank Cup's premier sides, and although trailing at halftime, they returned for more with unfaltering determination to display their talents and make an impressionful showing.
That was evident as Olisa Ndah's pinpoint header deflected past Adam Khumalo gave the Buccaneers the lead in just four minutes through Olisa Ndah's header, before Tapelo Xoki sent Excellent Mkhonto the wrong way from 12 yards out to double their advantage. Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi added two more goals before Tshegofatso Mabasa completed his rout with another goal in the 81st minute.
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Orlando Pirates have an excellent chance of adding to their trophy cabinet when they take on third-tier outfit Crystal Lake in the Nedbank Cup round of 32. Safa Ehlanzeni Regional Men's League side Crystal Lake had to play nine qualifying matches before reaching this stage, scoring an emphatic 1-0 victory against Middelburg United during qualification rounds 9.
Mbombela Stadium will host their inaugural competitive meeting between these two sides; Jose Riveiro is favoured to lead his side to victory.
The Buccaneers boast an excellent record against third-tier opposition, winning their last two encounters by an aggregate score of 11-0. This match promises to be an action-packed battle between top class players on each side; Evidence Makgopa of Pirates hopes to assert himself on this contest and has shown incredible promise both club and nation recently.
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Since Nedbank joined as sponsors of South Africa's premier knockout tournament, one club has successfully defended their title: Orlando Pirates won by defeating Crystal Lake 6-0 at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday to make history.
Adam Khumalo gave the Buccaneers an early lead with a deflection past his own goalkeeper that put them ahead before Tapelo Xoki doubled their advantage from the penalty spot after Evidence Makgopa was brought down in the area. Relebohile Mofokeng made it three before Tshegofatso Mabasa completed the rout late on.
This week's fixture brings league football to a standstill as Safa Ehlanzeni Regional Men's League teams make their first appearance in this year's last 32. Get detailed match stats, live scores and a head-to-head preview prior to kickoff for an exclusive look into teams' performances through insightful predictions and side-by-side comparisons.
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Orlando Pirates ran amok against SAFA Regional League outfit Crystal Lake 6-0 at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon in their Nedbank Cup Round of 32 clash. Olisa Ndah scored early with his header, then Tapelo Xoki sent Busani Mabunda the wrong way from a penalty spot on 11 minutes to double their advantage. Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi added further goals while Tshegofatso Mabasa made it 5-0 with his precise strike from tight angles on 15 minutes later.
Explore a comprehensive statistical preview of this fixture before kickoff, with live scores, head-to-head records, and side-by-side player performances side-by-side comparison. This analysis facilitates insightful predictions. Among those to watch are Evidence Makgopa who is looking to establish himself as a regular starter both club and country level; his quick feet combined with aerial ability should make for an exciting matchup he won't soon forget!
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