Despite victory Kaizer Chiefs still trail in Carling Black Label Cup head-to-head

Sunday’s Carling Black Label Cup clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates was the NINTH match between the Soweto giants.

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The first installment was played in 2011 with the 2018 edition cancelled due to the Soccer World Cup that year while last year’s event was a casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Amakhosi got the better of their bitter rivals on Sunday, winning 4-3 on penalties after the match ended goalless after 90 minutes.

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It was the FIFTH match to be decided on penalties – and incredibly the first time Orlando Pirates were the losers!

Overall, Orlando Pirates lead the head-to-head battle 5-4.

While Kaizer Chiefs fans will be celebrating their win, one suspects they will happily swap that for a DStv Premiership title-winning campaign in 2021/22.

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