TS Galaxy moved one place from ninth to eighth position on the DStv Premiership table following a 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday afternoon.
Masilakhe Phohlongo netted for the Rockets in the third minute. This was the second time Phohlongo scored against Pirates this season.
The Buccaneers were reduced to 10 men when Abel Mabaso was red carded for a second bookable offence in the 30th minute.
A quarter of an hour later, referee Abongile Tom reduced the Rockets to 10 men. Tom gave Rockets captain Given Msimango his marching orders for a second bookable offence.
