Overview

• Evidence Makgopa converted a 20th-minute penalty and Tshegofatso Mabasa added a stoppage-time header to secure victory at Orlando Stadium.
• The spot kick followed a foul on Masindi Nemtajela by Galaxy captain Mlungisi Mbunjana, with Nemtajela making his first league start for Pirates.
• The result extended Pirates' Betway Premiership winning run to five matches and lifted them to third place on the table.
• TS Galaxy’s five-match unbeaten run ended, despite strong away form and multiple saves from goalkeeper Ira Tape.
• Tshepang Moremi started and impressed on the left, while substitutes Oswin Appollis and Mabasa impacted late, with Deon Hotto supplying the assist for the second goal.