Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
- 13': Grant Kekana
- 27': Lucas Ribeiro Costa
- 59': Lucas Ribeiro Costa
- 78': Teboho Mokoena
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Match Commentary
- 13': Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 13'
- 22': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 22'
- 26': Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 26'
- 27': Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
- 30': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 30'
- 57': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 57'
- 59': Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 59'
- 69': Kegan Johannes (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 78': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 78'
- 78': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 78'
- 79': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 83': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 83'
- 86': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 ORL |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 5 | Saves | 0 |
| 61 | Possession | 39 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| 3 | 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: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sekhukhune United | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Durban City | 3 | +3 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK)  |
| 32 | Lucas Suarez |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 44 | Jayden Adams |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 10 | Lucas Ribeiro Costa |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
South African Premier News
Sundowns' Peter Shalulile sits level with Kaizer Chiefs legend Siyabonga Nomvethe on 129 top-flight goals in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) era. Will he break it, against the Amakhosi, on Wednesday?
The second leg fixtures in the MTN8 semi-final will both be played on Saturday, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch ahead of Orlando Pirates (on away goals) and Sekhukhune United respectively.
With the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer window closing on Thursday, Minnesota United are racing against the clock to seal the signature of Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, a source told ESPN.
Orlando Pirates will host Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday in the Betway Premiership, as two of last season's top three teams go head-to-head as they look to build momentum after sticky starts.
The first legs of the MTN8 semi-finals take place this Saturday, August 16, with Orlando Pirates hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium at 3pm CAT, and Stellenbosch face Sekhukhune United at 6pm.