Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 32': Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 32'
- 40': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 40'
- 45': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 64': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 65': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 65'
- 69': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 69'
- 74': Damir Sovsic (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Keagan Dolly (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 74'
- 75': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Thuso Moleleki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 80': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 80'
- 85': Thiago Walters (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+4': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Goal at 94'
Statistics
 TSG |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 43.4 | Possession | 56.6 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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: Orlando 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 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu  |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 47 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
TS Galaxy (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Eliezer Ira (GK) |
| 25 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 4 | McBeth Mahlangu |
| 3 | Solomon Letsoenyo |
| 21 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Nhlanhla Mgaga |
| 26 | Khayelihle Mncube |
| 10 | Sphesihle Maduna |
| 17 | Victor Letsoalo |
| 15 | Puso Dithejane |
| 47 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
South African Premier News
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