Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 9': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 9'
- 20': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 20'
- 35': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 35'
- 39': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 39'
- 56': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 56'
- 60': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Keanu Cupido (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 65'
- 67': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 67'
- 78': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 78'
- 79': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 82': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 82'
- 84': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 87'
- 88': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 ORL |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 36.6 | Possession | 63.4 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 14 | +8 | 25 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 24 | Keanu Cupido  |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
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