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Orlando Pirates beat Enyimba in close encounter

Orlando Pirates triumphed over Enyimba, 2x1, on Wednesday, on to matchday 2 of the Taça Confederação CAF. Coming into the contest, Joe Zinnbauer's team came from a draw, and Fatai Ojo's team came from a win.

The first goal of the game was scored by Deon Hotto, in the 27th minute. With 45 minutes already played, Augustine Oladapo fired home for Enyimba, from the penalty spot.

After 77 minutes, Tshegofatso Mabaso missed the spot-kick. Forward scored the winner in the closing stages of the game.

After the result Orlando Pirates are 1st in the table, with 9 points, while Enyimba sit 2nd place, with 9 points. Next up, Joe Zinnbauer's team visit Al Ahly Benghazi, whilst Fatai Ojo's team will play at home against ES Sétif.

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  • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 19 shots

  • Beating the record of most corners won in the competition, with a total of 11

  • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 70%

  • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 543 passes

Enyimba
  • Managed to win only 0 corners, a new low in the competition

  • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 29%

  • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 232

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COMPETITION

FaseGroup Stage 
JornadaGroup AMatchweek 2

STADIUM

Orlando Stadium
Orlando Stadium
South Africa
Johannesburg
Capacity40 000
Pitch size-
Founded1959
Head-to-head
2
50% Wins
1
25% Wins
4
Official matches