Maswanganyis Last-minute Panenka Wins Soweto Derby For Pirates

An FNB Stadium that was filled to its rafters, saved its best for the very last.

This match was seemingly headed for the share of the spoils but Patrick Maswanganyi showed nerves of steel as he stood up to take the decisive penalty as Pirates secured this last gasp 1-0 Soweto derby win over bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs and closed the gap on Sundowns.

Before the goal, the Buccaneers and Amakhosi missed scoring opportunities but Pirates had the last laugh as they kept up with Sundowns.

Sundowns can further pull away and increase their lead to six points on Sunday at Lucas Moripe Stadium if they beat Golden Arrows.

There is no time to rest for Pirates as they visit Sekhukhune United on Wednesday in Polokwane and they have another massive clash against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus on Saturday.