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Watch: Sandilands mars Pirates’ PSL opener

Wayne Sandilands conceded a horrible own goal as Orlando Pirates played to a 1-1 draw against Highlands Park in their Absa Premiership opening game of the 2018-19 season.

A horrendous error from goalkeeper Sandilands gifted the Lions of the North the lead when the former Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper failed to control a routine backpass, which landed in the back of the net.

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Sandilands’ blushes were spared when substitute Justin Shonga netted a second-half penalty to salvage a point for his side.

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