Ahead of another Pirates vs Sundowns fixture, do you remember when red-hot Mamelodi Sundowns humiliated Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld?
It came during the 2016-17 season and in fact, it was Pirates’ second six goal drubbing that season, having being humiliated by SuperSport United 1-6.
The 5th goal’s poor visual quality, in addition to the missing 6th goal, was because of a violent invasion which interfered with our broadcast equipment.
Themba Zwane and Percy Tau had Sundowns in a 2-0 halftime lead, before the wheels came off in the second period as Ricardo Nascimento (penalty), Thapelo Morena (two) and Tau netted.
The match was also notable for a pitch invasion from angry Pirates fans as they tried to cut the television feed, but the game was able to be completed.
Sundowns have continued to hand out some beatings since then, their last two home games against The Buccaneers have ended 4-1 in their favour, while they have scored 13 goals in their last four clashes, an average of more than three per match.
