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Stellies dent Pirates' top three hopes

Sibusiso Mthethwa challenges Gabadinho Mhango for possession

Orlando Pirates missed the chance to move third in the DStv Premiership standings after playing out to a goalless draw against Stellenbosch FC at the Danie Craven Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Josef Zinnbauer made two changes to his side that beat Black Leopards as Paseka Mako and Gabadinho Mhango were both recalled to the starting lineup while Stellies handed Junior Mendieta and Stanley Dimgba a place in their line up.

Stellies should've taken the lead four minutes into the clash but Nathan Sinkala's strike hit the post before Ashley Du Preez fired his effort over the bar.

Langeveldt was called into action early in the second half after he produced a good save to deny Hotto's free kick before Sandilands made an excellent block to stop Du Preez's effort at the other end.