Ghanaian international defender Edwin Gyimah exhibited some magnificent display in defence as his side Orlando Pirates booked their place in the Nedbank Cup final with a thrilling 4-2 win over hosts Free State Stars at Goble Park in Bethlehem on a wet Saturday afternoon.
Pirates are now in poll position of clinching their ninth National Cup title.
Pirates had a blossom start to the match as established a 2-0 lead in a first half which was scored on the 24 minutes (own goal) and on the 38th Pirates striker Memela himself found the back of the net to double the lead but Ayanda Nkosi of the stars pulled one goal back
The Free State side was the dominant force in the second half, forcing the Buccaneers to retreat further and further in defence as the match wore on, but the away side did put together some good attacks on the counter, most notably when Mpho Makola almost killed the game off in the 84th minute, but his rifled shot rebounded off the post.
A minute later Memela capped his fine performance with a second goal to make it 3-1 but Gabuza of the stars pulled one back to make it 3-2.
The best goal of the game was left for last, with Mohomi firing home a stunning shot from a free kick to make it 4-2 in the second minute of injury time, though it proved to be nothing more than a consolation for the downtrodden hosts.
Gyimah"s Orlando Pirates Book Cup Finals Spot
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