Fan View: I don't blame Mama Joy for dumping Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates fans and supporters were left gutted on Friday their team suffered a 4-1 humiliating Premier Soccer League defeat against rivals Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
The two teams were locked at 0-0 at half-time, Themba Zwane put the Brazilians ahead in the 51st minute and Pavol Safranko then scored two goals in the 61st and 72nd minute respectively to extend the hosts' lead.
Peter Shalulile then made it 4-0 in the 76th minute and the Buccaneers grabbed a consolation courtesy of Fortune Makaringe in the stoppage time.
While Sundowns stretched their unbeaten run to 25 matches in the PSL, Pirates have now suffered three defeats in the top-flight this season, managing five wins and nine draws.
What irked Pirates fans most is the fact their team is yet to beat Sundowns in the last five matches.
While some fans now understand why Pirates super fan Joy 'Mama Joy' Chauke dumped the Buccaneers for their PSL rivals, Royal AM last month.
Below is how fans reacted to the result on social media pages.
I don't remember when last Orlando Pirates won against Sundowns. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Yy8mGnV38g
— Jan Van Potgieter 💭🇿🇦 (@SciiTheComedist) December 17, 2021
The way Orlando Pirates is treating us as supporters. pic.twitter.com/wFHTi1j5L9
— Mr T (@T5HIVHASE) December 16, 2021
I'm in a toxic relationship with Orlando Pirates 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/eQnH77qpl4
— 👑Ke Mosotho 👑 🇿🇦 (@Brian_Thee_MVP) December 17, 2021
Good morning to Orlando Pirates fans ONLY!! Wishing nothing but everything smiles today👊 pic.twitter.com/8nwh0J812U
— 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙 ™ (@AlexSithole) December 18, 2021
Sorry Orlando Pirates...it's not you but Themba Zwane!!!
— 5PEAT KEKANA Jr.🥺 (@GM_KekanaJr) December 17, 2021
He dictates the game
He controls the game
He dances on the field
He is Themba Mshishi Zwane....the GOD of Mzanzi football..#DStvPrem #Sundowns #DOWNSLIVE pic.twitter.com/QJ2SyGP1Vw
I'm done forcing things with Orlando Pirates
— K U L A N I (@kulanicool) December 17, 2021
Orlando Pirates supporters let's gether here 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/szpeElcRzu
— Induna Yezinsizwa (@MfokaMqulusi) December 17, 2021
Stop this Thing of saying “Orlando Pirates have Quality Players” most players there are “Average players”#SiyasM®️
— Coach Siya Maloka (@Siya_Maloka_) December 17, 2021
Whenever Mamelodi Sundowns is playing Orlando Pirates 😂 pic.twitter.com/74Bz5Q0fAW
— The-General ✌🏾 (@SihleGeneral10) December 17, 2021
Mama Joy chose herself over Orlando Pirates, I don’t blame her😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Kaizer Chiefs x RSBerkane 🍊❤️✌🏾 (@tintswalomegacy) December 17, 2021
Orlando Pirates played against Mamelodi sundowns 4 no reason... 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 #DSTVPREMIERSHIP #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/ZXwFjDbsIE
— Tiisetsoo (@Tiisetsoo_25) December 17, 2021
This is what Mamelodi Sundowns FC did to Orlando Pirates FC this year, 2021, this must never be forgotten...👆🏿👆🏿 pic.twitter.com/EgWo6DnFYN
— KM_KHANYE (@KM_Khanye) December 17, 2021
Mama Joy at Orlando Pirates vs Mama Joy at Royal AM 😱 pic.twitter.com/21oDyqwjy1
— #NativeOfBelaBela (@tsheko2020) December 4, 2021
Retweet to irritate Orlando Pirates supporters 😊😂😂 pic.twitter.com/yjjbiQ1HIB
— 𝐌𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐠❀ (@MpoloMohafa_) December 18, 2021
Mamelodi Sundowns 14 - 2 Orlando Pirates
— Soccerzela (@soccerzela) December 17, 2021
Sundowns 4 - 1 Pirates (December)
Pirates 0 - 2 Sundowns (September)
Pirates 0 - 3 Sundowns (May)
Sundowns 4 - 1 Pirates (April)
Sundowns 1 - 0 Pirates (January)
Sundowns have dismantled the Buccaneers in 2021. Tjoooooh pic.twitter.com/vYoLOreXkJ
Orlando Pirates supporters at this moment. Watching mama joy enjoying wedding cake and moet while Sundowns are chowing them pic.twitter.com/0BX7R4aiNP
— Sirboring🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@sirboring_26) December 17, 2021