'Corrupt Orlando Pirates stop buying games!'

Orlando Pirates beat Richards Bay 2-0 at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday night to go top of the table with 47 points.

However, it was not a convincing display by the Soweto giants who needed a late penalty by Evidence Makgopa to settle the nerves. Oswin Appollis had put Bucs ahead in the first half after getting an assist from Kamogelo Sebelebele.

Have a look at the reactions from the fans as sampled by Afrik-Foot.

Loaning Mabasa was mad from Orlando Pirates management

Broos on why Mabasa still can't make Bafana squad final cut — Tshegofatso Mabasa and Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates – Picture courtesy of Instagram/@mabasa_09

Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs fans are angrier than Richards Bay fans after losing to Orlando Pirates. Cry harder, ‘SunChiefs’ – Sibu Eksel

Patrick Maswanganyi and Yanela Mbuthuma offered nothing to Orlando Pirates – Lunathi Dlomo

Corrupt Pirates, your days are numbered. Stop buying games! How do you feel about celebrating a victory you got through robbery? – Lesedi

Loaning Tshegofatso Mabasa to rely on Mbuthuma was really a mad decision by Orlando Pirates management. Also, please have Chabatsane start playing. Nkosinathi Sibisi can support the team from the bench. – Kiing

Since Makhaula came back, we’ve won control of every game with the help of Mbatha, too. Midfield is so important for any club that wants to win the league – Kamo

Scrappy win, but Orlando Pirates soldier on

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating a goal with his Orlando Pirates teammates.

Mamelodi Sundowns must never miss a day without feeding the snake because we are going toe to toe this season – Ntokii

I am still not convinced Pirates made the right decision when it comes to Tshego Mabasa – Gladson Sibiya

Well done, gents, on delivering under pressure! The key lesson is that you should never lose to a team competing with you for the championship. If victory is not possible, a draw is the smarter result – Zukisani

That was a clear penalty for Orlando Pirates, a good decision by the referee. We don’t even need Victor Hlungwane to verify it – Khathu

A good team win even on bad days, it’s a scrappy win, but we soldier on – Thabo