Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: Ofori and Dlamini disappoint against Sekhukhune United

Started well, before making mistakes.

Ofori made three good saves to keep Sekhukhune at bay in the first half and he began misjudging the flight of the aerial balls and he had to be rescued by his teammates. 

He is to blame for Sekhukhune's second goal as he gave away possession having left his goal-line unnecessarily and Vusumuzi Mncube punished him.

A mixed bag performance.
Monyane was threatening whenever he pushed forward - registering Pirates' first attempt on target.

However, he struggled defensively and he was sent off after fouling Mncube.

Decent display.
Mako's delivery from wide areas was good finding his teammates who couldn't keep their efforts on target. He was also solid defensively being able to contain Tshegofatso Mabasa.

Endured a slow start to the game.
Maela intially struggled to deal with Sekhukhune's quick attackers at times, but he settled in well to lead his defence. He was substituted towards the end of the game.

Rock-solid on his return to the team.
Xoki had a good game and looked like he belongs at the back for Pirates in a back three. His aerial prowess was important when the Buccaneers were defending.

Played well defensively.
Sibisi won his ground and aerial duels against Victor Letsoalo who had a quiet game. However, his passing was poor at times and Bucs nearly conceded after he had given away possession.

Looked average as a deep-lying midfielder.
Although Pirates enjoyed a majority of the possession with him at the centre of the pitch, they were susceptible to counter-attacks from the hosts as Timm failed to make interceptions.

One of Pirates' better performers.

Mosele was busy in the middle of the park - carrying his team forward with his combination play. He also tracked back to help his side defend.

Tried to make an impact.
Deployed as a left forward, Ndlondlo dropped into pockets of space to receive the ball. However, Sekhukhune dealt well with his attempted through and long passes.

Poor performance.
Dlamini was handed a rare start and he struggled to make an impact as he gave away possession at times when Bucs were attacking. He was unsurprisingly substituted just after the hour-mark.

Not a good day at the office.
Lepasa was frustrated at times upfront due to a lack of supply from midfield. He did register a shot on target when he cut inside from the left and unleashed a shot that was saved by keeper Ali Badri Sangare.

Injected some needed urgency and creativity to Bucs' attack when he came on in the 64th minute - combining well with Kermit Erasmus and he was also denied by Sangare at the near-post.

Introduced in the 64th minute and got himself into good positions in the hosts' box, but he couldn't keep his attempts on target.

A pair of fresh legs for Bucs after coming on in the 64th minute, but he was closed down whenever he was in possession of the ball.

Also came on in the 64th minute and he was unable to create any major chances in an average performance for the Buccaneers.

Didn't have enough time to make an impact as he came on with four minutes left.