Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: Timm and Maela dazzle against TS Galaxy

Comfortable night for the Ghanaian star

Ofori did not have much to do as Pirates dominated the game. He made just one save during the match which was a routine one and he dealt well with aerial balls.

Played well on the night.

Shandu was very active up and down the right flank. He was solid defensively and he was good going forward having been involved in the build-up to the first goal.

Galaxy attackers tried to target him.

However, Hotto held his own against the visitors' attackers in a decent performance for the Blues. He also made a few promising forward runs with the ball.

Kept Bernard Parker quiet.

Sibisi neutralized the Galaxy striker who led the visitors' attack. He also passed the ball well when the Buccaneers were building from the back. 

Marked his return to the team with a decent display.

Xoki showed his maturity and experience in a comfortable performance as a left centre-half for the Bucs. He was substituted towards the end of the game.

Great performance on the left side of the three-man defence.

Maela was rock-solid at the back and he also pushed forward a couple of times and delivered some decent crosses. He also organised the Bucs defence very well.

Best display as a Pirates player.

Timm was influential in the middle of the park - playing a key role in helping rotate the ball and keep possession. He is slowly becoming Pirates' best midfielder. 

Looked average as an advanced midfielder. 

Monare's passing was average, barring a couple of creative passes to unlock Galaxy's defence. He was substituted after picking up an injury after the restart.

Outstanding display.

Lepasa caught the eye with unpredictable movement and combination play which unsettled the Galaxy defence, while also being clinical in front of goal.

Named Man of the Match.

Decent outing of an attacker.

Makaringe got himself into good positions in the opposition's box, but he didn't take his chances until he was substituted toward the end of the game.

Worked his socks off after being recalled to the team.

Dlamini looked lively on the wings. He carried the ball goalwards in a bid to create goalscoring chances for himself and his teammates.

Replaced Xoki with 25 minutes left and he looked solid at the heart of the Bucs defence - timing his clearances and tackles well.

Came on in the 65th minute and he wasn't involved much but his passing was spot on. 

Operated in an unfamiliar right-back position after coming on in the 73rd minute and he was never tested defensively, but he took up good positions in the visitors' half.

Both came on in the 85th minute and it was too late to warrant a rating.