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Highlights: Al-Ittihad Tripoli edge Pirates in five goal thriller

Catch up with this past Sunday’s highlights of Caf Confederation Cup action as Orlando Pirates suffered their first defeat in the group stages following their thrilling 3-2 loss to Al-Ittihad Tripli.

Goals from Sanad Al Warfali, Muad Eisay and Omar Al Khouja were enough to cancel out Bandile Shandu’s brace as Al-Ittihad walked away with all three points at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina.

Despite the defeat, Pirates find themselves at the top of the Group B standings, level on three points with second-placed Al-Ittihad Tripli and JS Saoura, in third, after two games played in the group thus far.

WATCH: Al-Ittihad Tripli 3-2 Orlando Pirates

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