Pirates

16

Josephs

32

Thwala

14

Lekgwathi

28

Mahamutsa

3

Makonese

Kiaku *

36

Manyisa ***

5

Mabalane

42

Chenene ****

Ramudzuli **

40

Mthembu *****

On The Bench

1

Meyiwa

17

Seema

10

Kanono * (46)

8

Mogale

7

Kamwendo **** (49)

24

Makhanya

20

Chiloane ***** (64)

15

Mhlambi ** (46)

8

Mongala *** (48)

43

Nakica

Man City

12

Taylor

41

Mee

26

Ben-Haim

5

Zabaleta

15

Garrido

7

Ireland **

40

Weiss

6

Johnson

39

Bellamy *

9

Bojinov ***

17

Petrov

On The Bench

1

Given

36

Vidal

50

McGivern

34

de Jong ** (69)

18

Barry

20

Caicedo *** (69)

27

Benjani * (47)

8

Wright-Phillips

Carlos Tevez and Roque Santa Cruz were not even named on the bench for the match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.

And Gareth Barry, although named as a substitute, did not make an appearance.

Mark Hughes' team are taking part in the Vodacom Challenge as part of their pre-season tour, a competition which also includes the Kaizer Chiefs.

In an evenly contested first half, the Pirates managed to get the upper hand just four minutes before the break.

Ben Mee fouled Frank Olivier in the area and defender Lucas Thwala converted the penalty, beating City's new goalkeeper Stuart Taylor.

The Pirates doubled their lead in the 56th minute thanks to substitute Phenyo Mogale's long-range effort.

The game was played at a ground which will be used at next year's World Cup.

Big-spending City will now be looking to bounce back in their next match against the Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday, where supporters will be hoping to see some of the new signings make their debuts.