/ 27 September 2004

Pirates square with Swallows

Orlando Pirates drew 2-2 against Moroka Swallows in the big Premier Soccer League local derby played at the Rand stadium on Sunday.

Swallows led 1-0 at half-time, thanks to an own goal by Jimmy Tau in the 40th minute.

The ball ricocheted off Tau after a thunderous shot from Shaun Permall.

The introduction of Lebogang Mokoena in the 46th minute changed the complexion of the game.

First, Steve Lekoelea equalised for the Buccaneers in the 62nd minute and then Tyron Arendse put his side ahead in the 86th minute after an interchange of passes between Gift Leremi and Mokoena.

However, poor defence by goalkeeper Thabang Radebe led to an equaliser for Swallows from Maimane Phiri in the 73rd minute.

Referee Peter Mabuza dished out no less than five yellow cards. – Sapa