This loss will make plenty of noise!
Large shock: Orlando Pirates lose 3-0 in DRC!
The hopes of Orlando Pirates for a robust begin of their CAF Champions League marketing campaign have been dealt a extreme blow on a difficult Sunday afternoon within the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a match that started with excessive depth, the Buccaneers have been finally swept apart, falling to a 3-0 defeat towards a decided Saint Eloi Lupopo at a vibrant Stade Kibassa Maliba.
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The house facet set the tone for the day with a stunningly early blow, discovering the again of the web by Wanet Kashala after simply three minutes, instantly placing the guests on the again foot. From that second, the Buccaneers have been compelled right into a defensive posture, struggling to wrestle management from their buoyant opponents.
A glimmer of alternative emerged for Pirates as the primary half progressed. A cleverly labored oblique free-kick noticed a sequence of touches from Deon Hotto, Sipho Mbule, and Masindi Nemtajela, culminating in a shot from Makgopa. However the likelihood was snuffed out, comfortably saved by the Lupopo goalkeeper, and the door to a comeback was firmly shut.
The Congolese facet swiftly reasserted their dominance, taking full management of the match and leaving the Sea Robbers adrift in a troublesome first leg.