Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 15': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 15'
- 20': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 20'
- 60': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 63': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 75': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 81'
- 90': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
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16 | Fouls | 12 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
2 | Saves | 1 |
41.8 | Possession | 58.2 |
6 | SHOTS | 15 |
1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
0.2 | 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 (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
33 | Lebone Seema |
7 | Deon Hotto |
21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
16 | Thalente Mbatha |
30 | Sihle Nduli |
17 | Evidence Makgopa |
12 | Oswin Appollis |
38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
4 | Henri Stanic |
24 | Thabo Moloisane |
21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
3 | Omega Mdaka |
14 | Siviwe Nkwali |
27 | Ibraheem Jabaar |
33 | Chumani Butsaka |
10 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
34 | Devon Titus |
7 | Lesiba Nku |
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