Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay, 2024-25 South African Premier Division

· South African Premier Division

26': Evidence Makgopa

FT
1 - 0

About

Orlando Pirates are hosting Richards Bay at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premier Division.

Match Commentary

2': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 2'
26': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 26'
43': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 43'
45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
45': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
45': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
55': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
62': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 62'
74': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
74': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
79': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 79'
80': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
84': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 84'
87': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
90'+2': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 92'
90'+2': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
90'+3': Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 93'

Statistics

RBFC		ORL
7	Fouls	9
4	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	7
9	Saves	1
32.7	Possession	67.3
5	SHOTS	18
1	ON GOAL	10
0.2	On Target %	0.6
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
0	Blocked Shots	4
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premier Division

Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Premier Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Mamelodi Sundowns	28	+52	73
2	Orlando Pirates	28	+23	61
3	Stellenbosch	28	+13	48
4	Sekhukhune United	28	+8	46

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
24	Sipho Chaine (GK)
5	Nkosinathi Sibisi
36	Thabiso Sesane
7	Deon Hotto
2	James Monyane
28	Patrick Maswanganyi
8	Makhehlene Makhaula
16	Thalente Mbatha
17	Evidence Makgopa
38	Relebohile Ratomo
33	Mohau Nkota

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Kimvuidi Keikie Karim, Gilberto, Paseka Mako, Monnapule Saleng, Kabelo Dlamini, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Rasebotja Selaelo, Innocent Maela, Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi.

Richards Bay (3-4-1-2)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
72	Tshepo Wilson Mabua
2	Fezile Gcaba
20	Moses Mthembu
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
14	Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni
3	Nkosikhona Ndaba
22	Lwandile Mabuya
45	Somila Ntsundwana
27	Ntlonelo Bomelo

Richards Bay Substitutes:

Thulani Gumede, Justice Figuareido, Thabisa Ndelu, Siyabonga Dube, Jamal Salim, Thabang Sibanyoni, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Thando Buthelezi, Keegan Allan.

South African Premier News

Jose Riveiro named Al Ahly head coach after Orlando Pirates exit

Two weeks after leaving South Africa's Orlando Pirates, José Riveiro was announced on social media as the new head coach of Egypt's Al Ahly on Thursday ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC - Brazilians on a high heading into CAF Champions League final

South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will host Egypt's Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday, and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams hopes to make 'millions happy'.

Kaizer Chiefs must come back to earth for crucial PSL battle against Sekhukhune United

Kaizer Chiefs may have won last Saturday's Nedbank Cup final, but they will have to come back down to earth for a fight against Sekhukhune United in the race for MTN8 qualification.

Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs clash in Nedbank Cup Final in second Soweto Derby in a week

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will face off in the first Nedbank Cup final between the Soweto giants since 2006, spoiling fans with a second Soweto Derby inside a week as they clash in Durban on Saturday.

What is the Soweto Derby - Why Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are South Africa's most popular teams

The PSL's biggest fixture is back as struggling Kaizer Chiefs take on title-chasing Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on May 3. The Buccaneers have won the last four Soweto derbies, so can the Glamour Boys end their run?