Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 40': Bradley Grobler (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 40'
- 48': Siphesihle Mkhize (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 48'
- 51': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 51'
- 55': Medupi Thokolo (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 55'
- 57': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 57'
- 58': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 58'
- 64': Malekgene Mampuru (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 64'
- 67': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 69'
- 70': Miguel Timm (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 70'
- 79': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Sydney Malivha (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 79'
- 84': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
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6 | Fouls | 15 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
0 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
3 | Saves | 1 |
33.2 | Possession | 66.8 |
6 | SHOTS | 13 |
2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
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 | 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Orlando Pirates (4-4-1-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi ![]() |
7 | Deon Hotto |
2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
23 | Sipho Mbule |
30 | Sihle Nduli |
38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
12 | Oswin Appollis |
42 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
28 | Patrick Maswanganyi ![]() |
Sekhukhune United (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
4 | Daniel Cardoso |
19 | Medupi Thokolo ![]() |
25 | Vuyo Letlapa |
28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
8 | Thabang Monare |
15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
10 | Vusumuzi Mncube |
23 | Onassis Mntambo |
17 | Bradley Grobler ![]() |
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