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Buccaneers beat Baroka to advance in Nedbank Cup

football15 February 2025 15:50| © Backpage TXT
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Orlando Pirates showed their superiority against second division Baroka FC, securing their spot in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 victory at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Pirates will continue their quest to secure a third consecutive Nedbank Cup title for the second time in club history after their historic three-peat in 1973, 1974 and 1975.

Baroka FC, who sit in eighth place in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, failed to register their first victory against Pirates in the 14 meetings between the two clubs in all competitions.

The Buccaneers opened the scoring in the 29th minute as Deon Hotto squared the ball for Tshegofatso Mabasa, who found the back of the net from in front of goal.

Pirates doubled their lead on the stroke of halftime as Mabasa bagged his second of the match from close range, courtesy of a Patrick Maswanganyi assist.

Despite making three substitutions in the first 10 minutes of the second half, Baroka could not swing the momentum.

Pirates kept their foot on the gas to start the second half as substitute Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo’s long-range strike struck the crossbar in the 52nd minute.

The Bucs found their third of the match in the 63rd minute, as Patrick Maswanganyi served his second assist of the game for Mabasa to register his third goal of the game, and second hat-trick of the season.

Bakgakga managed to grab a consolation goal in the 75th minute through Sydney Malivha, whose free kick from the edge of the box beat Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, finding the bottom left corner.

Baroka nearly reduced the deficit to one goal in the 79th minute, as Tapelo Xoki’s clearance hit his own face and ricocheted into the path of Kabelo Kgositsile, who skyed the ball over the crossbar.

Pirates have a quick turnaround and will face Golden Arrows away from home on Wednesday in a Betway Premiership fixture, while Baroka will set their sights on their upcoming clash against top-of-the-table Durban City on Saturday.

Orlando Pirates (2) 3 (Mabasa 29’, 45+1’, 63’)

Baroka FC (0) 1 (Malivha 75’)

Pirates: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Xoki (Maela 67’), Sibisi, Mako, Dlamini (Rasebotja 81’), Makhaula (Ndlondlo 46’), Mofokeng (Kimvuidi 67’), Maswanganyi, Hotto, Mabasa (Makgopa 81’)

Baroka: Jacobs, Mashiloane, Nhlabathi (Mabiliso 46’), Shaku, Gebhardt, Phalane, Combi (Selemela 54’), Sikhosana (Ndhlovu 71’), Kgosietsile, Mogale, Sniper (Malivha 54’)

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