Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
90'+1': Bradley Cross1 - 2
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Match Commentary
- 2': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 2'
- 16': Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 16'
- 24': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 24'
- 45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 50'
- 59': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 59'
- 65': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 65'
- 68': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 69'
- 71': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 71'
- 78': Tashreeq Morris (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 85': Edson Castillo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+1': Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) Red Card at 91'
- 90'+4': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 ORL |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 5 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 43.8 | Possession | 56.2 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 2 | Edmilson Dove |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 48 | Bradley Cross  |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
Kaizer Chiefs can ill afford any further slip-ups in the CAF Confederation Cup when they host Zamalek at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
After a 1-0 home win against Otohô d'Oyo in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener, last season's semifinalists, Stellenbosch FC, prepare for a visit to Singida Black Stars in Zanzibar on Sunday.