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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 12 | +13 | 25 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 10 | +9 | 22 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 11 | +7 | 22 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 11 | +8 | 21 |
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
MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates will seek to cement their status as cup kings by booking their spot in another final -- the Carling Knockout Cup -- this Saturday in Durban against Richards Bay.
Loftus Versfeld will play host to a clash that is likely to have major ramifications in the Betway Premiership title race as Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
South Africa's Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates released their new third kit, by Adidas, on Tuesday, and fans of the Buccaneers were full of praise for the light blue and pink strip.
Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday.
After a 0-0 draw in Equatorial Guinea, South Africa's Stellenbosch FC will look to book their CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot on Sunday at Athlone Stadium, in the second preliminary round second leg against 15 de Agosto.