Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

55': Monnapule Saleng
85': Evidence Makgopa
90'+1': Evidence Makgopa

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3 - 0

About

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

Match Timeline

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

PFC		ORL
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 Premiership

Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Premier Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Orlando Pirates	12	+13	28
2	Mamelodi Sundowns	13	+13	26
3	Sekhukhune United	13	+9	25
4	Kaizer Chiefs	13	+7	24

Full Table

Line-Ups

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
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.

Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Manuel Sapunga (GK)
34	Lebohang Nkaki
4	Bulelani Nikani
3	Tlou Nkwe
2	Tholo Matuludi
12	Cole Alexander
21	Manuel Kambala
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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