Friday Oct 30, 2020. 14:00
Orlando Pirates will face their Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the 2020 MTN8 semi-final first-leg encounter on Saturday.
Kick-off is at 3:00 pm CAT.
The match is set to be played at the Mecca of South African football, Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg.
Pirates reached this stage after defeating Cape Town City 1-0 at home in the quarter-final encounter earlier this month.
The Bucaneers are hoping to reach the MTN8 final for the first time since 2014 when they were defeated by Chiefs in an enthralling final
Coach Josef Zinnbauer will look to Thulani Hlatshwayo and Terrence Dzvukamanja when they take on their Soweto rivals.
South frica captain Hlatshwayo is an inspiration leader in the Pirates defence, while Zimbabwean striker Dzvukamanja has a habit of scoring key goals.
Meanwhile, Chiefs secured their place in the last four after defeating Maritzburg United 2-1 in the quarter-final match earlier this month.
Amakhosi are keen to reach the MTN8 final for the first time since 2015 when they succumbed to a surprise defeat to Ajax Cape Town.
Coach Gavin Hunt will pin the team’s hopes of defeating Pirates on Lebogang Manyama and Khama Billiat.
South Africa international Manyama is one of the most creative players in the country, while Zimbabwean attacker Billiat has the ability to inspire his side to a win in the Soweto Derby.
Pirates v Chiefs – Head-to-Head (since 1985)
PREVIOUS CUP MEETINGS
Season Cup – Result – Scorers
1987 Mainstay sfinal Chiefs 1-1 Pirates Madida; Moloi
1987 Mainstay sfinal rpay Pirates 0-1 Chiefs Thindwa
1988 Bob Save final Chiefs 0-0 Pirates
1988 Bob Save final rpay Pirates 2-1 Chiefs Steenkamp, Maake; Mangena
1991 BP Top 8 quarterfinal Chiefs 2-1 Pirates Khumalo, MacGregor; Maake
1991 Castle Challenge final Chiefs 2-1 Pirates Khuse, Madida; Steenkamp
1992 Coca-Cola 1st round Chiefs 3-2 Pirates Madida 2 (1 pen), Bwalya; Tsoane, Nyathi
1993 Bob Save semifinal Chiefs 1-0 Pirates Khumalo
1996 Bob Save semifinal Chiefs 1-4 Pirates Modise; Sikhosana 3, Mkhalele
1997/98 Bob Save 2nd round Chiefs 0-1 Pirates Pam
1998/99 Rothmans sf, 1st leg Chiefs 3-1 Pirates Ndlanya 2, Batchelor; Ngake
1998/99 Rothmans sf, 2nd leg Pirates 1-0 Chiefs Zuma
2001/02 BP Top 8 semifinal Chiefs 1-0 Pirates Niemach
2005/06 Absa Cup final Chiefs 0-0* Pirates
2009/10 Telkom semifinal Pirates 0-0* Chiefs
2010/11 MTN8 sfinal, 1st leg Pirates 1-1 Chiefs Chansa; Musona
2010/11 MTN8 sfinal, 2nd leg Chiefs 0-1 Pirates Mashego
2010/11 Telkom final Pirates 0-3 Chiefs Ngcobo 2, Tshabalala
2011/12 MTN8 final Pirates 1-0 Chiefs Manyisa
2013/14 MTN8 sfinal, 1st leg Chiefs 0-1 Pirates Klate
2013/14 MTN8 sfinal, 2nd leg Pirates 1-1 Chiefs Bacela (pen); Parker
2014/15 MTN8 final Chiefs 1-0 Pirates Mashamaite
2015/16 Telkom semifinal Chiefs 0-0* Pirates
2015/16 Nedbank, last 32 Pirates 2-0 Chiefs Ndoro 2
2018/19 Telkom semifinal Chiefs 1-2 Pirates Castro; Lorch, Shonga
2019/20 Telkom quarterfinal Chiefs 2-2* Pirates Castro, Cardoso (pen); Makaringe, Mhango
(*Chiefs won on penalties)
LAST 10 LEAGUE RESULTS
Season – Result – Scorers
2015/16 Chiefs 1-3 Pirates Mathoho; Sarr, Gcaba, Gabuza
2015/16 Pirates 1-1 Chiefs Gabuza; Katsande
2016/17 Pirates 0-0 Chiefs
2016/17 Chiefs 1-1 Pirates Molangoane; Masilela (og)
2017/18 Chiefs 0-0 Pirates
2017/18 Pirates 3-1 Chiefs Lorch, Memela 2; Castro
2018/19 Pirates 2-1 Chiefs Maela, Pule; Billiat
2018/19 Chiefs 1-1 Pirates Cardoso (pen); Lorch
2019/20 Chiefs 3-2 Pirates Nyauza (og), Castro, Cardoso (pen); Pule, Mhango
2019/20 Pirates 0-1 Chiefs Manyama
CUP RECORD
P W D L GF GA
Pirates 26 9 8 9 25 25
Chiefs 26 9 8 9 25 25
OVERALL RECORD (all competitions)
P W D L GF GA
Pirates 95 24 36 35 89 103
Chiefs 95 35 36 24 103 89
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