Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premier Division

· South African Premier Division
Orlando Pirates
  • 55': Monnapule Saleng
  • 85': Evidence Makgopa
  • 90'+1': Evidence Makgopa
FT
3 - 0
Polokwane City

    About

    Orlando Pirates are hosting Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premier Division.

    Match Commentary

    • 29': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 29'
    • 44': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 44'
    • 45': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
    • 52': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 52'
    • 55': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 55'
    • 59': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
    • 74': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
    • 81': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
    • 81': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
    • 83': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
    • 84': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
    • 85': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
    • 85': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 85'
    • 90': James Monyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
    • 90'+1': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 91'

    Statistics

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    7 Fouls 16
    3 Yellow Cards 2
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    1 Corner Kicks 5
    2 Saves 0
    42.4 Possession 57.6
    5 SHOTS 12
    0 ON GOAL 5
    0.0 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

    Competition: South African Premier Division

    Venue: Orlando Stadium
    Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

    South African Premier Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Orlando Pirates 7 +11 21
    2 Mamelodi Sundowns 7 +11 18
    3 Polokwane City 7 0 13
    4 Stellenbosch 7 +4 12
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    ORL Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    24 Sipho Chaine (GK)
    6 Olisa Ndah
    36 Thabiso Sesane
    7 Deon Hotto
    3 Dean David Van Rooyen
    28 Patrick Maswanganyi
    18 Kabelo Dlamini Yellow Card
    16 Thalente Mbatha
    19 Tshegofatso Mabasa
    38 Relebohile Ratomo
    14 Monnapule Saleng
    Orlando Pirates Substitutes:
    Kimvuidi Keikie Karim, Thuso Moleleki, Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi, Rasebotja Selaelo, Evidence Makgopa, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Makhehlene Makhaula, Mohau Nkota, James Monyane.

    PFC Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Manuel Sapunga (GK)
    34 Lebohang Nkaki
    4 Bulelani Nikani Yellow Card
    3 Tlou Nkwe Yellow Card
    2 Tholo Matuludi
    12 Cole Alexander
    21 Manuel Kambala Yellow Card
    14 Ndamulelo Maphangule
    9 Hlayisi Chauke
    11 Oswin Appollis
    7 Mokibelo Ramabu
    Polokwane City Substitutes:
    Lindokuhle Mathebula, Sinhle Makhubela, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Tshabalala Sibusiso, Puleng Dennis Tlolane, Langelihle Ndlovu, Raymond Daniels, Gift Maswansanyi, Francious Baloyi.

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