Lepasa double seals Pirates’ win against Djabal in Champions League

Zakhele Lepasa continued with his good scoring form for Orlando Pirates as his brace helped the club into the next round of Caf Champions League qualifying after beating Djabal FC 3-0 at Orlando Stadium on Friday.

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The result gave Pirates a 4-0 aggregate win over the side from the Comoros and they are now just one round away from the group stages.

The goals against Djabal took Lepasa’s goal tally to eight in all competitions so far this season.

Lepasa was joined on the scoresheet on Friday by new signing Patrick Maswanganyi.

Pirates came into this game with an advantage after edging the Comoros based side 1-0 last week away from home thanks to a solitary goal by Lepasa.

The Buccaneers had to play to the best of their abilities with their fans having graced Orlando Stadium, a huge number backing them for a positive result.

And Jose Riveiro’s men didn’t disappoint, making sure they sent their supporters home with a smile on their face.

Bucs had control of the game from the opening stages, and they managed to get a lead after 25 minutes thanks to Lepasa.

The visitors tried to push for an equaliser but the Pirates defence was well on guard on keep out the danger.

Just before half-time Maswanganyi spotted Lepasa inside the box, but the striker failed to control the ball

The tie went into half-time with the home side in the driving seat.

Djamal were still trying to find themselves in the second period, but the host weren’t giving them any chance to try their luck at goal.

Instead, the Buccaneers went on to extend their Lead with a long range strike by Maswanganyi in the 58th minute, before Lepasa scored his second of the match a few minutes later to make it 3-0.

Pirates continued to create more chances, but they couldn’t find the fourth goal as Djabal finished the game without even getting a consolation goal.

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Pirates will nface the winner between Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana or Uganda’s Vipers FC in the next round.