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 | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 14 | +8 | 25 |
Line-Ups
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)
| 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
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The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window is underway. There have been notable moves among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, and we'll keep you updated here as the action unfolds.