Kabelo Dlamini came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Orlando Pirates beat Richards Bay 1-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium eMlazi, Durban on Sunday afternoon.
Pirates, who have won three in a row in the league, drew level on points with Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns , who beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 a day earlier.
While the game on Saturday was an exciting, end-to-end affair, Sundays clash in Durban was a more low-key affair, with a few real opportunities.
After a quiet first half that featured very little to write home about, the game came to life sort of in the second half.
Bafana star Thalente Mbatha nearly put Pirates in front five minutes after the break, but he dragged his effort from distant just wide of the upright.
