Youngster Ratomo impresses for Pirates, but Royal AM secure last gasp draw

Orlando Pirates missed out on the opportunity to consolidate second position on the DStv Premiership log on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Royal Am.

RECAP | Orlando Pirates v Royal AM

Pirates dominated the first half with close to 60% of possession but could only manage one attempt on target of their six shots at goal despite that.

Royal AM managed zero attempts at goal as the teams went into the break at 0-0.

Pirates broke the deadlock in the 56th minute as youngster Relebohile Ratomo scored on his debut, with his shot deflecting into the net off Elias Gaspar Pelembe. 

Sipho Chaine was called into action a few minutes later as he denied Royal's Sedwyn George an equaliser. 

Chaine was back in the thick of it in the 74th minute as he pulled off a fantastic save to deny Mfundo Thikazi.

However, Royal's persistence paid off as they found an equaliser in stoppage time thanks to Menzi Masuku.

The draw sees Pirates remain in second position with 50 points, two clear of SuperSport United, with both teams having played 28 games. 

Royal AM remains in 8th position with 34 points.