Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United fight for second spot

Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United will once again renew their rivalrly at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening.

It will be second versus third with both teams looking to catch run-away log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Matsatsantsa come into the game having won their last two games in all competitions. A win for them will close the gap to Downs by four points.

Pirates on the otherhamd, have won four of their last five matches.

SuperSport striker Bradley Grobler said the team was looking to pick up more wins.

“We have come out of two important wins to turn the corner. At the moment we’re obviously struggling with a few injuries but the mood in camp is good,” said the veteran striker.

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“We will be here for a week so the guys are together. Everyone is looking forward to the game. With the last two wins and where we want to finish in the league, it was important to pick up those victories.

“This is a big opportunity against Pirates who are a good team and difficult to play against. They are a team that we’re competing with at the moment for positions in the league. It’s a game where we have to go out and get as many points as we can,” Grobler was quoted on Citizen.

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