Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 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
 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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 26 | +39 | 59 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 25 | +30 | 58 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 25 | +14 | 47 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 26 | +4 | 42 |
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 |
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 |
South African Premier News
With their astonishing momentum slightly derailed in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch, Mamelodi Sundowns will seek to get their Betway Premiership title defence back on track when they visit Richards Bay on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday in a Soweto Derby with far more than pride on the line - particularly for the men in black and white.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Stellenbosch on Wednesday, buoyed by their CAF Champions League heroics, as they seek to return to the top of the Betway Premiership.
Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.
Orlando Pirates seek to get their Betway Premiership title challenge back on track when they host AmaZulu on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.