Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 12': Ben Motshwari (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 12'
- 13': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 13'
- 28': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 28'
- 31': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 31'
- 34': Boniface Haba (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 34'
- 37': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 37'
- 43': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 58'
- 64': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 64'
- 66': Rasebotja Selaelo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
- 72': Rasebotja Selaelo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 72'
- 76': Gilberto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Sede Junior Dion (Amazulu) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Rowan Human (Amazulu) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 84'
- 90'+3': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Goal at 93'
Statistics
 AMA |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 39.9 | Possession | 60.1 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 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 | 21 | +25 | 48 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 21 | +7 | 34 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 21 | +2 | 34 |
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 |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Amazulu (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 2 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 29 | Boniface Haba |
| 8 | Ben Motshwari |
| 18 | Ethan Duncan Brooks |
| 9 | Etiosa Ighodaro |
| 19 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 26 | Wayde Jooste |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will have an opportunity to put daylight between themselves and Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race when the Buccaneers host Siwelele on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Kaizer Chiefs are in urgent need of a win to end their nightmare run when they host Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
South African league leaders Orlando Pirates announced their participation at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina (May 27 - June 1) on Thursday.
Controversy already surrounds Mamelodi Sundowns' Betway Premiership visit to Orbit College in Rustenburg on Tuesday before a ball has been kicked, after Miguel Cardoso criticised the scheduling of the fixture.
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.