Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United, 2024-25 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
85': Nkosinathi SibisiAbout
Match Commentary
- 20': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 20'
- 41': Sikhosonke Langa (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 41'
- 45': Onassis Mntambo (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Trésor Yamba (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 58'
- 59': Vuyo Letlapa (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 59'
- 61': Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 61'
- 67': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 74': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 85': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Red Card at 85'
- 86': Andy Boyeli (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+2': Khulekani Shezi (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 SEK |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 25.1 | Possession | 74.9 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | 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 | 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: 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  |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Sekhukhune United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 29 | Trésor Yamba |
| 14 | Sikhosonke Langa |
| 12 | Mokete Mogaila |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 18 | Thabang Monare |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 33 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
| 34 | Chibuike Ohizu |
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