Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 2': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 2'
- 26': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 26'
- 43': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 55': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 62': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 62'
- 74': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 79': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 79'
- 80': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 84': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 84'
- 87': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+2': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+2': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+3': Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
 RBFC |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 9 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 9 | Saves | 1 |
| 32.7 | Possession | 67.3 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 10 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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)  |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Richards Bay FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 2 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 14 | Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 27 | Ntlonelo Bomelo |
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.