Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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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 |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
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 |
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 |
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