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
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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 | 7 | +6 | 15 |
4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
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 |
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