TS Galaxy were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League on Tuesday evening. The defeat leaves the Mpumalanga-based side 12th in the table with just six points from seven matches, a position they must improve upon quickly.
Boitumelo Radiopane opened the scoring for the hosts in the 18th minute, finishing a move created by Oswin Appollis. Orlando Pirates carried that one-goal lead into the break and then extended it shortly after halftime. Substitute Tshepang Moremi doubled the advantage just five minutes after coming on, and Simphiwe Masilela completed the scoring with a stylish third goal in the 76th minute.
Team Changes and Context
Both managers made multiple changes during the game, with TS Galaxy introducing Seluleko Mahlambi for Siyanda Xulu at halftime. The Rockets' top scorer this season, Letsoalo, who has four goals in seven appearances, was unable to influence the game. The statistics reflected the one-sided nature of the contest, with Orlando Pirates registering 15 shots to Galaxy's nine and forcing five saves from the visitors' goalkeeper.
The result extends a difficult run of form for TS Galaxy, who have now lost three consecutive league matches. Their recent record shows zero wins from their last four outings.
Attention now turns to a key away fixture against Polokwane City on Saturday, October 31st. That match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium pits 12th against 11th in the table. The squad will need to regroup quickly, and fans can check the latest team news on our squad page ahead of the trip.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance despite their 3-0 win over TS Galaxy on October 13. Ouaddou told reporters, "I cannot be satisfied how we managed the game, how we kept the possession, we lost too much the ball in the middle." The result leaves TS Galaxy 12th in the Premier Soccer League, having now scored 7 and conceded 12 goals this season. Ouaddou also confirmed midfielder Thalente Mbatha was rested as a precaution after recently returning from injury.
TS Galaxy were without manager Bernard Parker on the touchline for their 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates, the club confirmed. The loss leaves Galaxy 12th in the Premier Soccer League with six points from eight games, having now lost their last three consecutive matches. Their next fixture is away to Polokwane City on October 31.
The club confirmed TS Galaxy were without manager Bernard Parker on the touchline for their 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates. Galaxy's recent form is LLLDW, leaving them 12th in the Premier Soccer League with six points from eight games.
