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Deon Hotto strike gives Orlando Pirates narrow MTN8 semi-final first-leg lead over Sekhukhune
Deon Hotto scored just before halftime as Orlando Pirates controlled the first leg and moved closer to a fifth straight MTN8 title.
- On Saturday, Orlando Pirates secured a 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semifinal first leg at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, taking a narrow advantage into the decisive return fixture.
- Defender Deon Hotto rifled a thunderous shot past goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi after 44 minutes, capitalizing on a creative back-heel assist from teammate Gamphani Lungu to break the deadlock.
- Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou introduced striker Sebastien "Baby Haaland" Pedersen for his debut after 65 minutes, while the dominant visitors controlled 59% of possession throughout the encounter.
- Sekhukhune coach Cedric Kaze will demand more from his squad ahead of the second leg, as the team faces an uphill battle at Orlando Stadium next weekend.
- The two sides meet again on Tuesday in Soweto for a Betway Premiership match, marking the second chapter of a three-game trilogy that concludes with the MTN8 return leg.
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Pirates blunt Dinoko in MTN8 semi-final first leg - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Defending champion, Orlando Pirates, has beaten Sekhukhune United 1-nil in their MTN8 first-leg semi-final clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Midfielder Deon Hotto scored for the Buccaneers just before half-time, in what was to be the only goal of the clash. The second leg of the semi-final tie will be played in Orlando next Saturday. On Sunday, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Golden Arrows at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgevi…
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