SuperSport United managed to secure a 3-1 win over Orlando Pirates in a DStv Premiership clash at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening.
Below are the talking points from this league fixture.
FORTUNE MAKARINGE SCORES EARLY GOAL
Fortune Makaringe showed what he’s capable of as he broke the deadlock just five minutes into the game.
For a player who struggled to get some game time when the season started, Makaringe has been so rapid for the Soweto giants, as he has found his mojo back and shows willingness to do his job wholeheartedly.
SHANDRE CAMPBELL AND BRADLEY GROBLER TO SUPERSPORT UNITED’S RESCUE
Shandre Campbell and Bradley Grobler made sure that SuperSport walked away victorious on their own turf.
Campbell levelled the matters in the 36th minute of the contest, whereas Grobler added to the scoreline in the 56th minute.
Campbell completed his brace in the 74th minute of the showpiece to make a big statement on the day.
ORLANDO PIRATES FAIL TO BREAK WINLESS STREAK AT SUPERSPORT UNITED
For those who weren’t aware the Buccaneers came into this game winless away to Matsatsantsa since 2014. Sadly, Pirates failed to break that record against Gavin Hunt’s charges.
Pirates have played 13 games at the home of SuperSport, playing three draws and losing 10 in the process.
SuperSport fans will be happy to have maintained their record against Jose Riveiro’s side and enjoy their Christmas in jubilation mood.
FANS TURN OUT
Only a few football fanatics came to attend the match, as many seats were not occupied.
The lack of poor attendance at football games in South Africa remain one of the issues that tops the list.
One may say that gone are the days when local games were played in front of full houses.
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