# Soccer: Orlando Pirates moved closer to a fifth consecutive MTN8 final after beating Sekhukhune United 1-0 in the semi-final first leg at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane yesterday. Left-back Deon Hotto scored the decisive goal shortly before half-time, giving the defending champions a valuable away victory. Pirates, who were not at their best, defended their lead after the break to maintain their unbeaten run in the competition. The teams meet again in the second leg in Orlando next Saturday.
Soccer: Pirates beat Sekhukhune United in first leg semi-final of MTN8 Knockout