Orlando Pirates took the lead in the 18th minute through Boitumelo Radiopane, who calmly tapped home after a well-worked team move involving a series of passes.
Sedwyn George had an opportunity to level the score for the visitors but ultimately his shot was blocked after he twisted and turned inside the 18-yard-area.
Tshepang Moremi made an instant impact when coming off the bench early in the second half, doubling the home side’s lead after finishing off a square pass from Bulelani Sigomoshe.
The game was then sealed with 13 minutes remaining when Simphiwe Masilela, capping off yet another well-constructed passing move as the Galaxy defence wilted under pressure.
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Pirates’ sixth win in seven league matches sees then sit second in the PSL standings, ome point behind Mamelodi Sundowns who have played a game more.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be pleased with the manner in which his team bouncec back against the Rockets after losing the MTN8 final against Sundowns on Saturday in Durban.