SEDIBENG.- Expect the battle of battles when Young Pirates FC hosts Orlando Pirates in the ABC Motsepe League match.
This much-awaited fixture is scheduled to take place at the Sicelo Stadium in Meyerton on Sunday.
Kick-off time is 15:00
This game has already drawn attention, with local soccer fans expected to pack the venue to capacity to witness this battle. This is going to be an exciting affair, considering the fact that Young Pirates FC (playing at home) beat Orlando Pirates in the first round of this fixture last year. Orlando Pirates come into this encounter with one thing on their mind: revenge.
However, it is not going to be an easy outing for them, considering the fact that Young Pirates FC beat them in their backyard. The home team has been doing exceptionally well since promoted to the ABC Motsepe League. Young Pirates FC have established themselves as the giant killers in the league.
They have made their presence felt in their first season in the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League. Their current position on the log says a lot about their impressive performance. Young Pirates FC are currently in fifth position on the log with 31 points from 17 games. In fact, if they beat Orlando Pirates, and other teams at the top either lose or draw, they will be in second position on the log.
No doubt, Young Pirates FC seems to be challenging for the league title, looking at their impressive performance since the start of the season. No one saw this coming from a team just promoted to the ABC Motsepe League.
They will make history if they win the league at the end of the season, especially as the newcomers in the ABC Motsepe League, which is regarded as one of the toughest SAFA leagues.
Orlando Pirates FC occupies tenth spot on the log with 26 points from 18 games.
The local soccer fans, in particular Young Pirates FC supporters, are expected to pack the venue to capacity to support their team. Young Pirates FC presented Vaal in the ABC Motsepe League. Sedibeng Ster Sport will bring all the live action of this much-anticipated encounter.
