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
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ORL![]() |
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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 | 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) |
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 |
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