Kermit Erasmus Rounds Ramsbottom for the Silkiest Finish of the Carling Knockout Cup

• Kermit Erasmus applied the most composed finish of the evening past the Spurs' keeper
• Orland Pirates beat the league strugglers 2-0 but Spurs still looking to rebuild their season
• The final 20 minutes was an exhibition stroll where Pirates chose to take their foot off the gas

A gulf in class was evident on Friday night.

Orlando Pirates cruised past rock-bottom DSTV Premiership opponents Cape Town Spurs.

Spurs had little input in the 90 minutes and can now focus on resurrecting their season.

Pirates were unfazed by any exterior forces as they brushed aside their opponents from the south.

Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah was flawless as cemented the foundation for a routine win for the Buccaneers.

Pirates won an easy penalty shortly after halftime, which was doubled by a composed finish by Kermit Erasmus.

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Cape Town Spurs have had a horrid start to the season, exemplified by the sacking of legend Shaun Bartlett.

Assistant coach Vasili Manousakis stated that the coaching staff were happy with what they saw today.

"It doesn't feel good, we feel disappointed. Congrats to Pirates, over the 90m minutes they deserved to win."

The Carling Black Label Cup allows for fans to vote for their man of the match, and that honour went to playmaker Thembinkosi Lorch.

I would like to thank the man above. I would like to thank my teammates, we had to come back strong. We have a good team, we work hard."

Speaking about the team's desire to win another trophy, Lorch said:

'"The pressure will always be there but we always find a way to deliver. We just take it one game at a time. "

Guilty verdict irrelevant

Sports Brief recently reported on Thembinkosi Lorch's legal restraints and their financial implications.

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The Orlando Pirates midfielder was found guilty of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Lorch's attorney stated that he has several dependents and that removing his salary would be problematic.