Pirates Sundowns Both Win, Chiefs Fight Back

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns both claimed wins in midweek action in South Africas Betway Premiership, while Kaizer Chiefs played out a played out a 2-2 thriller with top-flight rookies Magesi FC.

Sundowns, who had suffered a surprise loss at the hands of Polokwane City this past weekend, handed Cape Town City a 3-0 thrashing at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday.

A brace of Peter Shalulile goals sandwiched a fine strike from Lucas Ribeiro, as the Brazilians remained in second spot, three points off the pace set by Orlando Pirates.

Third place is occupied by Polokwane City, who edged Royal AM 1-0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium courtesy of a late strike from Bonginkosi Dlamini.

The pick of Wednesdays matches was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, where Kaizer Chiefs fought back from two goals down to hold Magesi FC 2-2.