Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 20': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 20'
- 26': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 26'
- 45': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 51'
- 56': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 56'
- 56': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 56'
- 59': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 59'
- 62': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 68'
- 72': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 72'
- 74': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 76': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 76': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 90'+4': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 ORL |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 51.9 | Possession | 48.1 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 26 | Shadrack Kobedi |
| 39 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele  |
| 28 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 46 | Siphesihle Msomi |
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 35 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 30 | Yanga Madiba |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 42 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
| 25 | Kimvuidi Keikie Karim |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
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