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Appollis Strikes Late as Orlando Pirates Edge Siwelele 1-0

Pirates capitalized on remaining in Bloemfontein between fixtures to sustain form heading into this week’s CAF return leg.

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Oswin Appollis (left) got the only goal of the game in Bloemfontein. Picture: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images
Orlando Pirates' Selaelo Rasebotja represented the Buccaneers at the Carlling Knockout draw on Monday. But Siwelele, who were drawn against Pirates in the last 16, failed to send a representative. Picture: GalloImages
Sipho Chaine will be back home again when Pirates take on Siwelele on Tuesday. Picture: Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images)

Overview

  • Oswin Appollis came off the bench to score in the 80th minute at Free State Stadium, securing a narrow league victory for the Buccaneers.
  • The result lifted Pirates to fourth place on 12 points from six matches, according to Sunday World’s post-match tally.
  • Siwelele’s slump worsened to seven league matches without a win, leaving them near the drop zone on four points from eight games and still searching for goals after a six-game drought.
  • Siwelele’s turmoil intensified after owner Calvin Le John removed CEO Stan Matthews and assistant coach Andre Arendse, saying he acted because of threats to their families, with separate reports alleging financial strain and long bus trips for players.
  • Pirates avoided travel by staying in the Free State following their 3-0 CAF Champions League first-leg win over Lioli at the same venue, maintaining momentum after their recent MTN8 triumph.