Siwelele vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Thabiso Lebitso (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 58'
- 62': Christian Basomboli (Siwelele) Substitution at 62'
- 73': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 73'
- 80': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 80'
- 84': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Mangethe (Siwelele) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Lyle Lakay (Siwelele) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 ORL |
SIW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.6 | Possession | 37.4 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 0 | 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: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Siwelele (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Ricardo Goss (GK) |
| 27 | Keabetswe Khonyane |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 22 | Yandisa Mfolozi |
| 10 | Vincent Pule |
| 15 | Relebogile Mokhuoane |
| 6 | Gape Moralo |
| 20 | Chibuike Ohizu |
| 17 | Ghamphani Lungu |
| 16 | Tebogo Potsane |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso  |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
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