Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 44': Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 51'
- 60': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Moegamat Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 66': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 66'
- 75': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Thabiso Sesane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 77'
- 80': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 80'
- 83': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 85': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 85'
- 86': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+4': Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 94'
- 90'+6': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 96'
Statistics
 KAI |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 48.8 | Possession | 51.2 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 14 | +8 | 25 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane  |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 14 | Rushwin Dortley |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 24 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe |
| 6 | Njabulo Blom |
| 37 | Mangethe |
| 22 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 7 | Ranga Piniel Chivaviro |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
South African Premier News
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