Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 10': Thabiso Sesane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 10'
- 27': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 27'
- 43': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 77': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 82': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 82'
- 84': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 89': Siboniso Conco (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+2': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 ORL |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 62.5 | Possession | 37.5 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
Richards Bay FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 99 | Austin Dube |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 14 | Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 23 | Justice Figuareido |
| 34 | Thabang Sibanyoni  |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 23 | Innocent Maela |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 11 | Gilberto |
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.