Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 9': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 9'
- 16': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 16'
- 55': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 55'
- 61': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 61'
- 64': Shadrack Kobedi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 64'
- 66': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 66'
- 67': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Menzi Masuku (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Kagiso Joseph Malinga (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Nduduzo Mhlongo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Edward Maova (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Yanga Madiba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 82': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 82'
Statistics
|  ARR | ORL  | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 12 | 
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 | 
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 
| 0 | Offsides | 0 | 
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 | 
| 2 | Saves | 0 | 
| 45.1 | Possession | 54.9 | 
| 5 | SHOTS | 16 | 
| 0 | ON GOAL | 5 | 
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.3 | 
| 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 | 
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 | 
| 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 | 
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 | 
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +7 | 18 | 
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 9 | +3 | 16 | 
Line-Ups
 Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name | 
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) | 
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | 
| 7 | Deon Hotto | 
| 26 | Bandile Shandu | 
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini | 
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula | 
| 47 | Simphiwe Selepe  | 
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa | 
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo | 
| 33 | Mohau Nkota | 
 Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Ismail Watenga (GK) | 
| 26 | Shadrack Kobedi  | 
| 39 | Ayanda Jiyane | 
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele | 
| 42 | Brandon Junior Theron | 
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini | 
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele | 
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe | 
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane | 
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya | 
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti | 
South African Premier News
 
		Loftus Versfeld will play host to a clash that is likely to have major ramifications in the Betway Premiership title race as Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
 
		South Africa's Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates released their new third kit, by Adidas, on Tuesday, and fans of the Buccaneers were full of praise for the light blue and pink strip.
 
		Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday.
 
		After a 0-0 draw in Equatorial Guinea, South Africa's Stellenbosch FC will look to book their CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot on Sunday at Athlone Stadium, in the second preliminary round second leg against 15 de Agosto.
 
		Orlando Pirates will be relying on the power of the famous Orlando Stadium crowd colloquially known as 'The Ghost' when they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.