Amazulu vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 21': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 21'
- 45': Augustine Mulenga (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Andile Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 50'
- 66': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Own Goal at 66'
- 68': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 77': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 77'
- 82': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 82'
- 82': Thuso Moleleki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 82'
- 83': Ethan Duncan Brooks (Amazulu) Substitution at 83'
- 86': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 86'
- 90'+7': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Substitution at 97'
Statistics
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11 | Fouls | 11 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
11 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
3 | Saves | 2 |
67.1 | Possession | 32.9 |
11 | SHOTS | 8 |
3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
0.3 | 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 |
3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Amazulu (3-4-2-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
50 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
12 | Taariq Fielies ![]() |
42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
23 | Ramahlwe Mphahlele |
34 | Bongani Zungu |
8 | Ben Motshwari |
25 | Sifiso Ngobeni |
5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
9 | Etiosa Ighodaro |
39 | Tebogo Masuku |
19 | Tshepang Moremi |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
7 | Deon Hotto |
3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
47 | Simphiwe Selepe |
16 | Thalente Mbatha |
19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
33 | Mohau Nkota |
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