Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 10': Thabiso Sesane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 10'
- 27': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 27'
- 43': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 77': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 82': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 82'
- 84': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 89': Siboniso Conco (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+2': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 ORL |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 62.5 | Possession | 37.5 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 13 | +13 | 29 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 15 | +8 | 26 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 99 | Austin Dube |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 14 | Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 23 | Justice Figuareido |
| 34 | Thabang Sibanyoni  |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 23 | Innocent Maela |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 11 | Gilberto |
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