Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 59': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
- 66': Langelihle Ndlovu (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 66'
- 67': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 67'
- 77': Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 78'
- 79': Lerato Ntamane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 79'
- 83': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 85': Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 85'
- 87': Stevens Goovadia (Polokwane City) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
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PFC![]() |
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2 | Fouls | 13 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
1 | Saves | 3 |
61.6 | Possession | 38.4 |
13 | SHOTS | 9 |
4 | ON GOAL | 1 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
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 | 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: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
5 | Francious Baloyi |
33 | Langelihle Ndlovu ![]() |
22 | Sinhle Makhubela |
8 | Thato Letshedi |
21 | Manuel Kambala |
14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule ![]() |
17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
11 | Oswin Appollis |
7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) ![]() |
44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
29 | Paseka Mako |
3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
16 | Thalente Mbatha |
17 | Evidence Makgopa |
38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
33 | Mohau Nkota |
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