Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 14 | +8 | 25 |
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
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ORL