Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Commentary
- 2': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 2'
- 45'+2': Pogiso Sanoka (SuperSport United) Yellow Card at 47'
- 53': Ime Okon (SuperSport United) Substitution at 53'
- 53': Keanin Ayer Boya (SuperSport United) Substitution at 53'
- 54': Donnay Jansen (SuperSport United) Substitution at 54'
- 67': Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 71': Ime Okon (SuperSport United) Yellow Card at 71'
- 75': Thabiso Sesane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 75'
- 78': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 78'
- 79': Keanin Ayer Boya (SuperSport United) Yellow Card at 79'
- 82': Nokutenda Mangezi (SuperSport United) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Rasebotja Selaelo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Thabang Mahlangu (SuperSport United) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+2': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 92'
- 90'+4': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 SSU |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 44 | Possession | 56 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | 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 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 7 | +11 | 18 |
| 3 | Polokwane City | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch | 7 | +4 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane  |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
SuperSport United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 20 | Ricardo Goss (GK) |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 3 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
| 18 | Brooklyn Poggenpoel |
| 19 | Neo Rapoo |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 24 | Lyle Lakay |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 15 | Vincent Pule |
| 11 | Terrence Dzvukamanja |
| 14 | Tashreeq Morris |
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