Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 4'
- 5': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 5'
- 45': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 62': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
- 66': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 66'
- 69': Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
- 77': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 79': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 87': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Neo Maema (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+2': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 92'
Statistics
 MSU |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 0 |
| 70.6 | Possession | 29.4 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 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 |
| 9 | 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sekhukhune United | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Durban City | 3 | +3 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (3-1-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki  |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 32 | Lucas Suarez |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 44 | Jayden Adams |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 10 | Lucas Ribeiro Costa |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
South African Premier News
Sundowns' Peter Shalulile sits level with Kaizer Chiefs legend Siyabonga Nomvethe on 129 top-flight goals in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) era. Will he break it, against the Amakhosi, on Wednesday?
The second leg fixtures in the MTN8 semi-final will both be played on Saturday, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch ahead of Orlando Pirates (on away goals) and Sekhukhune United respectively.
With the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer window closing on Thursday, Minnesota United are racing against the clock to seal the signature of Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, a source told ESPN.
Orlando Pirates will host Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday in the Betway Premiership, as two of last season's top three teams go head-to-head as they look to build momentum after sticky starts.
The first legs of the MTN8 semi-finals take place this Saturday, August 16, with Orlando Pirates hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium at 3pm CAT, and Stellenbosch face Sekhukhune United at 6pm.