Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership3 - 0
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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
 PCFC |
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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
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 Mofokeng |
| 14 | Monnapule Saleng |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 12 | Cole Alexander |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 9 | Hlayisi Chauke |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will defend a 1-0 advantage as they host Namibia's African Stars in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash on Friday.
Orlando Pirates will face Namibia's African Stars in Gaborone, Botswana, in Saturday's first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.
Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off their CAF Champions League title defence with a trip to Angola to face Wiliete in Lubango on Sunday in the second qualifying round.
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch have both had mixed starts to the South African Premiership season, and Tuesday's clash at FNB Stadium gives both a chance to shake off the dust and set a new trajectory.
Orlando Pirates seek a fifth successive MTN8 title, but face strong opposition as they take on African champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday in Durban.