Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
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 |
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 |
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