Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants, 2024-25 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
- 1': Kenneth Nthatheni (OG)
- 47': Tshegofatso Mabasa
- 53': Tshegofatso Mabasa
- 59': Dean David Van Rooyen
- 64': Tshegofatso Mabasa
- 70': Thalente Mbatha
- 82': Thalente Mbatha
- 90': Boitumelo Radiopane (P)
8 - 1
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Match Commentary
- 1': Kenneth Nthatheni (Marumo Gallants) Own Goal at 1'
- 16': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 16'
- 23': Frank Mhango (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 23'
- 33': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 33'
- 33': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 33'
- 47': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 47'
- 53': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 53'
- 58': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Siyabulela Mbali Shai (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 58'
- 59': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 59'
- 64': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 70': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 70'
- 72': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Gilberto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 77': Azola Tshobeni (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 82': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 82'
- 84': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Thapelo Mokobodi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 90'
Statistics
 MAR |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 31.5 | Possession | 68.5 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 12 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini  |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 29 | Kenneth Nthatheni |
| 25 | Matome Trevor Mathiane |
| 14 | Phathutshedzo Nange |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 20 | Edson Khumalo |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
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