Orlando Pirates

2023 - 3 - 11

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Orlando Pirates star Erasmus insists he didn't want to 'sit at ... (Goal.com)

Orlando Pirates forward Kermit Erasmus has emphasised “class is permanent” as he details his unceremonious departure from Mamelodi Sundowns.

If you look at the Nedbank Cup final in 2014, I cried after the game after I scored because we had played four or five finals that season and we only won one. “It was just the passion I have. “I wouldn't allow myself to sit at a team where I wouldn’t play regularly just for the money. But for now, what I showed on the pitch was the truth. “What went through in my mind was just hard work and being patient and [being] ready for my moment,” added Erasmus. He was being snubbed from the matchday squad and the attacker sought to get playing opportunities elsewhere.

Pirates struggle into quarterfinals; Royal & Chippa advance - DStv ... (African Football)

Miguel Tiimm of Orlando Pirates challenged by Tatenga Tavengwa of Venda Football Academy during Nedbank Cup 2023 Last 16 match between Orlando Pirates and ...

Thwihli Thwahla secured a 3-1 triumph after extra time thanks to a brace of goals from substitute Levy Mashiane, who struck in the 110th and 119th minutes. At the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Chippa United avoided an upset against lower-league opposition with a 2-0 triumph over Mpheni Home Defenders. Locked at 1-1 after the regulation 90 minutes – thanks to goals from Kermit Erasmus and Edmore Chirambadare – the Buccaneers ultimately triumphed on the back of a strike from Thembinkosi Lorch seven minutes before the end of extra time to progress into the quarterfinals.

Thembinkosi Lorch's extra-time winner sends Orlando Pirates into ... (Independent Online)

Orlando Pirates have advanced into the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup after an extra-time goal sent Venda Football Academy packing.

But he pushed the ball too far ahead and Chirambadare pounced and sent Chaine scooping the ball from inside the net. Almost immediately, Pirates launched a counter attack from which Lorch shot over the advancing Ndlovu only for his attempt to ricochet off the upright. Kermit Erasmus headed in their opener following great build up play that saw Monapule Saleng sending a long ball across the field to find Deon Hotto free on the left flank.

Lorch to the rescue as Orlando Pirates sneak into Nedbank Cup ... (Goal.com)

Orlando Pirates sneaked into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals after defeating Venda FA in extra-time on Saturday night.

[SuperSport United in a PSL match on March 18](https://www.goal.com/en-za/match/orlando-pirates-v-supersport-united/news/26nhrpgvykmus4jjs0vv6qz2s). [Swallows FC 4-1 in a PSL encounter last week Friday](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/orlando-pirates-grab-soweto-derby-bragging-rights-as-saleng-makes-strong-case-for-psl-player-of-the-season-award/blt0090e72e0a66e1c3). Both teams launched attacks in extra-time and it was Thembinkosi Lorch who snatched a crucial goal in the 113th minute which earned Pirates a 2-1 victory over Venda.

Orlando Pirates Sneak into Nedbank Cup Quarter-Finals with Late ... (NNN)

Orlando Pirates secured a hard-fought win over Venda FA in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory in extra time on Saturday night.

[Picture](https://nnn.ng/tag/picture/) Thembinkosi Lorch was impressive throughout the match, proving his match fitness and scoring the winning goal for Pirates. However, former Kaizer Chiefs winger Edmore Chirambadare equalized for Venda with a left-footed strike in the 49th minute.

Why Orlando Pirates star was hauled off at half-time (The South African)

Jose Riveiro has explained the reason behind Kermit Erasmus' abrupt substitution in his side's 2-1 win over Venda Football Academy.

[IOL](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/orlando-pirates-coach-jose-riveiro-wont-be-making-changes-for-cup-clash-2acc8135-9827-41a2-abc8-e2936c095156). [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates star linked with blockbuster European transfer!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-star-blockbuster-european-transfer-shock-blow-breaking-22-february-2023/) [ALSO WATCH • Former Sundowns star scores STUNNER for new PSL side! [IdiskiTimes](https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/nedbank-cup/riveiro-explains-erasmus-ht-sub/). [ALSO READ • Amakhosi to extend star man’s contract by another season!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-extend-star-contract-one-year-arthur-zwane-bobby-breaking-13-february-2023/) [ALSO READ • Former Orlando Pirates star set to join Soweto rivals!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-star-sign-soweto-rivals-shock-transfer-breaking-14-february-2023/) [Video]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/sundowns-star-vilakazi-scores-stunner-new-psl-side-video-watch-breaking-22-february-2023/) [Video]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/caf-champions-league/mamelodi-sundowns-marcelo-allende-al-ahly-video-breaking-11-march-2023/)

'Not the game we wanted to play': Riveiro after Pirates battle to edge ... (SowetanLIVE)

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro admitted he was surprised by the attacking approach of his opponents as his team had to settle their Nedbank Cup last-16 ...

They started pressing higher and we didn’t explore the spaces behind [that they left], and due to that we conceded the goal in an accident. Luckily we managed to score the final one. Hotto’s huge blunder, attempting to dribble across the face of Pirates' box rather than clear, gifted Chirambadare the 49th-minute equaliser.