In an exciting opening period, play swung from end to end, though Chippa were having the better of the exchanges. The enterprising start paid off and Chippa duly took the lead in the 29th minute with a smart finish from Joseph Molongoane.
Three minutes later, Pirates had a great opportunity to level matters, but Amigo Memela was denied by a good save from Chippa goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi. With Pirates gaining the upper hand, Sifiso Miyeni should have scored, especially with Akpeyi already beaten, but, somehow or other, the Bucs winger managed to squander the chance.
Two minutes into the second half, Memela was yellow carded for a silly late challenge.
In the 58th minute, Chippa made a substitution, bringing on Sandile Zuke in place of Andile Mbenyane. At the same time, Pirates withdrew Menzi Masuku and brought on Thabo Rakhale.
Chippa kept on pressing, though, and they made it 2-0 in the 61st minute when Molongoane turned provider to set up an opening for Buyani Sali to score.
