Orlando Pirates off to Caf Confederation Cup  after finishing third

Orlando Pirates managed to finish the season on third place after playing to a goalless draw with Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday.

It wasn’t an ending that the Buccaneers coach Josef Zinnbauer would have probably hoped for, but sealing a spot in the Caf Confederation Cup is something worthy.

Pirates had ambitions of finishing in second place, but their dreams were crushed midweek after AmaZulu claimed the spot.

But, the Buccaneers were able to end their season on 54 points after 30, while TTM who are safe from relegation finished on 12^th spot with 31 points.

The Buccaneers didn’t really make much impact in the game, with less than three shots at goals in the first half.

It was the home side home that looked as if they would eventually get a goal, with more shots at goal, but they didn’t make use of the chances.

But, the Buccaneers had a penalty shout just two minutes into the game after Vincent Pule went down side the box, but the referee waved played on.

TTM made a threat in the 37^th minutes, but Pirates keeper Wayne Sandilands went out of his box to make a clearance.

The twos sides went into half-time unable to find the back of the net.

Early on in the second half, Pirates had a chance with Gabadinho Mhango, his attempt was fruitless

However, the two teams didn’t really make enough clear cut chances to get a goal.

In the 81^st minute, substitute Terrence Dzvukamanja had a glorious opportunity to put Bucs in the lead with a header, but it went over the bar.

At the end of the day, the two sides walked away with the spoils being shared, with Pirate into the Caf tournament, while TTM are safe for another season in top flight football.