Pirates thrash AmaZulu to go top

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Orlando Pirates returned to the top of the Betway Premiership table with a 3-0 win over AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

The Buccaneers made a strong start and took the lead in the 14th minute. Tshepang Moremi delivered from the right and Yanela Mbuthuma rose to head home his fifth league goal of the season.

Pirates controlled the first half and doubled their lead just before the break. Relebohile Mofokeng picked out Oswin Appollis, who fired past Olwethu Mzimela to register his ninth league goal.

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AmaZulu struggled to respond and made changes at the interval, introducing Mondli Mbanjwa and Andiswe Sithole. However, Pirates maintained control and continued to create chances.

Mbuthuma went close early in the second half after being sent through by Appollis, but his effort drifted wide.

The third goal arrived on the hour mark. Nkosikhona Ndaba set up Mofokeng, who struck from distance to take his tally to 10 league goals this season.

Pirates had the chance to extend the lead further when they were awarded a penalty for handball, but Mofokeng struck the crossbar from the spot.

Despite that miss, the hosts remained comfortable and saw out the match without further threat from AmaZulu.

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Dylan Johnson