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 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
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
Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
Kaizer Chiefs can ill afford any further slip-ups in the CAF Confederation Cup when they host Zamalek at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
After a 1-0 home win against Otohô d'Oyo in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener, last season's semifinalists, Stellenbosch FC, prepare for a visit to Singida Black Stars in Zanzibar on Sunday.