Moremi scores twice as Pirates blank Milford at home
SOWETO (Interstat) — Tshepang Moremi scored twice and added an assist as Orlando Pirates beat visiting Milford FC 3-0 on Tuesday at Orlando Stadium. Moremi struck in the 34th and 45th-plus-2 minutes after Thapelo Mokobodi opened the scoring in the 17th. Mokobodi played the full 90 minutes and finished with a goal, while Mpho Padime recorded an assist in 51 minutes and Thalente Mbatha had an assist and a yellow card in 63 minutes. Milford FC’s Cele O. and Nomandela Y. also were booked, along with Orlando Pirates’ Zulu S. and Mbatha. Moremi was the top performer for the hosts. Milford FC could not find a response. Orlando Pirates improved to 1-0 in the competition and 4-1 across all competitions. Milford FC fell to 0-1 in the competition and 1-1 overall. Orlando Pirates next host Kaizer Chiefs, while Milford FC next host Sekhukhune.