Soweto, South Africa – For the CAF Champions League second qualifying round, Orlando Pirates don dey shine as dem lead 1-0 against Saint-Eloi Lupopo. Na dem home team, and na dem wey dey pressure with that small advantage.
As the second half don start, dem still dey hold tight, but Saint-Eloi Lupopo no gree give up. Dem try push forward to catch the game back, but pressure no dey let dem breathe. Just now, as dem hit left foot shot, na to miss again, as the ball go over the bar. Chai! Dem really need to get their groove back sharp-sharp.
The first half bin hot too, with plenty stoppages and yellow cards. Nobody wan carry last as both teams dey shout pass each other. Moremi wey play for Pirates even collect red card after e quarrel with Lupopo players. E mean say Pirates dey play with ten men, but nonetheless they still dey manage their defense well.
In the first half, number 15 for Pirates don score the only goal of the match when e intercept pass and shoot one cross-shot wey deflect from Saint-Eloi defense before entering net. Na so dem take any small chance dem get turn am into gold.
But wait o! Saint-Eloi try to press back with their own attack, as dem wan catch up. Dem dey move the ball dey try find space, but Pirates’ defense dey strong, blocking every chance like dem na brick wall. Dem dey close dem down, no be small.
As we dey watch this match wey dey happen for Martha Louw St & Mooki Street, we no fit talk which team go win. Both teams wan impress their fans, and dem both get history wey dey guide dem. Pirates, wey dey carry 1-0 advantage, dey jom. But make we see how dem go handle this pressure matter as second half dey continue. Fans don dey shout, and no be like e wan calm down any soon.
We go keep una updated as the match dey unfold. You no wan miss am, because this na early warning for next round – or e fit be make or break for Saint-Eloi Lupopo if dem no fit turn dis game around. Stay tuned!
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