NEDBANK CUP
Orlando Pirates finally end win drought
Their stunted performance against energetic semiprofessional EC Bees shows confidence is still lacking
Mdantsane — Orlando Pirates’ 12-match winless run came to an end at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium on Sunday as they edged EC Bees 3-1 to book a place in the second round of the Nedbank Cup. The performance was not as impressive as they might have hoped against an energetic semiprofessional side, with the new coach Kjell Jonevret suggesting that his Pirates side are still well short of confidence. Pirates had last won in November, against Chippa United. They will be hoping they have turned a corner, but Jonevret said there was still much work ahead. Pirates led 1-0 at halftime through Dove Wome, extending the lead with a wondrous free kick from Mpho Makola early in the second half. EC Bees then came right back at Pirates and pulled one goal back through Bongani Chikila. But Thamsanqa Gabuza made sure of the result in the 66th minute with a tap-in. After that, the EC Bees lost their sting. The semipro side from the ABC Motsepe League who are chasing promotion to the National First Division...
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