SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 62': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
- 64': Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United) Substitution at 64'
- 65': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 65'
- 71': Vincent Pule (SuperSport United) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 72'
- 77': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 84': Enoch Quaicoe (SuperSport United) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Samir Nurkovic (SuperSport United) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 87'
- 88': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
- 89': Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 ORL |
SSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 59.6 | Possession | 40.4 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: 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
SuperSport United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 3 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 38 | Gape Moralo |
| 24 | Lyle Lakay |
| 25 | Keanin Ayer Boya |
| 27 | Christian Basomboli |
| 35 | Lebohang Maboe |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Siyabonga Dladla (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu  |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 47 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
South African Premier News
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