Orlando Pirates came back to hold Swallows FC to a 1-1 draw in the DStv Premiership encounter at the Orlando Stadium this past Saturday evening.

An own goal by Thulani Hlatshwayo handed the Birds an early lead, but a late score from substitute Tshegofatso Mabasa ensured that the game ended in a draw.

The result has Swallows remaining in fifth place on 38 points, while the Buccaneers are one point and one position above them in fourth.

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