IT’S DO OR DIE FOR PIRATES IN THEIR QUEST FOR LEAGUE TITLE
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Nie Cele
Come rain or sunshine, high octane and pulsating football will be at best display between Betway Premiership log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and second placed Orlando Pirates at the FNB stadium this afternoon.
Football pundits have made their divided prognostic about the outcome of this much anticipated league clash.
Some believe the in-form Downs are favourites over the Soweto giants by virtue of humiliating and hammering Bucs 4-1 few weeks ago in a first round league clash, others believe It’s a revenge rivalry match for Pirates and a chance to consolidate their PSL standing precipitated by an outstanding four games in hand compared to their opposition.
The Brazilians have amassed 58 points , two losses, one draw out of 22 outings. While the Buccaneers have accumulated 40 points, 4 losses, one draw. Downs are fresh from a 2-0 win against Amazulu midweek while Bucs shared the spoils with their nemesis opponent Stellenbosch FC.
Head to head stats shows the two outfits played 48 times with downs dominating with 21 wins and Pirates with 15 wins and 12 draws.
Ahead of this mouth-watering encounter Bucs gangling striker Tshegofatso Mabasa told a packed media at Rand Stadium, it’s the support that he gets from his teammates that makes him give his best on match days.
“A very big game, as a player these are games you dream of playing. It won’t be easy but we are ready for the fight on Sunday.”
Bucs Skipper Innocent Maela, said they know the challenges they are facing on the match day. “It’s an opportunity for us to showcase our talent.”
Bucs mentor, Jose Riveiro said, “Our fans will make us feel at home, It is one more game and an opportunity to collect three points.”
Downs coach, Miguel Cardoso hinted, they need to start as best as possible.
“ It’s match we need to approach the similar way as other past matches. Betway Premiership is a championship where teams can lose points home and away against any opponent.”
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