For his nine saves Richard Ofori earns a well-deserved man of the match award.

It ends scoreless which leaves Pirates at the top of the table and lifts Maritzburg United out of the relegation zone.

With time up Pirates have one last corner to make something happen.

Lorch brought down and the referee blows his whistle, it is just outside the box at an acute angle.

Lorch launches an ambitious shot looking to catch Ofori off his line but the keeper gets back and gathers for Maritzburg United.

The ball falls to De Reuck in the Pirates area but it gets stuck in his feet and his shot is straight at the keeper. United should have taken the lead.

Mokate replaces Feliccia to provide a target for Maritxburg United who are looking for the win here.

A sloppy piece of play sees the ball go out for a United throw and PIrates make a double change as Qalinge comes on for Mulenga and Paseka Mako replaces Asavela Mbekile.

Mulenga brings the ball down in the United area but his second touch lets him down and Ofori snaps up the ball.

Shandu fires his shot wide of the Pirates goal, nervous moments for the home side.