Barker impressed with Stellies’ grinding

Mihlali Baleka

Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker says their top-three finish aspirations in the Betway Premiership are on track after grinding for a precious point against Orlando Pirates. Stellies held Pirates to a stalemate in the league at home, Athlone Stadium, on Tuesday night – thanks to their determination and resilience. Barker’s men were reduced to 10 in the 36th minute after last-man Brian Onyango got a red card for impeding Tshegofatso Mabasa who was through on goal. That deficit saw Stellies finish the game with a man less, needing them to defend as a unit as the title chasing Pirates threw the proverbial kitchen sink at them in search of a lead and winning goal. Such has been Stellies’ upward trajectory, Barker is synonymous with winning – having led the team to…

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