The first half was a dull affair, but Erick Mathoho would ensure life was sparked into the game as his tap in from close range broke the deadlock.
Pirates tried to hit back for the remainder of the game, but their efforts were quelled.
It was in the last minute of the game that debutant Lewis Macha helped himself to a header, beating Mhlongo cleanly to give his side the 2-0 win.
This year’s edition proved to be a great success as FNB Stadium was packed to the rafters for only the second time in the cup’s six year history; it ended in 90 minutes.
