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
 ORL |
PFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
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 |
South African Premier News
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