Orlando Pirates has bagged all three points against Magesi FC to close the gap at the top of Betway Premiership on Sunday afternoon at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Buccaneers has wrapped 2024 in a high pace after recording two wins in a row and that has put them in a favourable position in their chase for the league.
The only goal for that match was scored by Relebohile Mofokeng before the end of first-half after Magesi player received a red card on the 39 minutes.
The visiting team enjoyed ball possession for the entire 90 minutes however struggled to break the defence of the home team especially in the second-half.
Mofokeng was chosen as the best player for the day and was named as Man of the Match because of his outstanding performance which guaranteed three points for his club.
Bucs are now sitting in a second position with 27 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns which is leading with 30 points.
After today's victory which means the Buccaneers are standing a good chance to unseat the 2023/24 league champions because they still have one match in hand.
Orlando Pirates has scored nine goals in two games because on the 24th of December netted eight goals when beat Marumo Gallants.
Betway Premiership results for the weekend
Kaizer Chiefs has defeated Chippa United 1-0 with the goal scored by Shabalala before the end of first-half at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday late afternoon,and after that win Amakhosi finished the year sitting on seventh position with 15 points.
TS Galaxy finished the year 2024 in a positive note after beating Royal AM 1-3 away from home on Sunday afternoon at Harry Gwala Stadium.
AmaZulu FC returned to Durban with all three points after beating Cape Town City 0-1 far away from home at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday afternoon,and the goal of Usuthu scored by Ekstein in the first-half.
On Saturday,Sekhukhune United crushed Marumo Gallants by 1-0,SuperSport United drew 1-1 with Stellenbosch FC,Richards Bay lost 0-2 to Mamelodi Sundowns and Lamontville Golden Arrows drew 0-0 with Polokwane City.