Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay, 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 | 27 | +34 | 64 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 27 | +41 | 62 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 26 | +12 | 47 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 26 | +4 | 42 |
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 Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Richards Bay (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
Mamelodi Sundowns face the most significant remaining hurdle in their push for a ninth successive South African Premiership title when they host Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates face a must-win visit to Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday as they seek to reduce Mamelodi Sundowns' lead at the top of the Betway Premiership to two points.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Polokwane City at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday in the reverse Betway Premiership fixture of the Brazilians' 1-0 midweek away win at Seshego Stadium.
Despite their recent blips, Mamelodi Sundowns will go top of the Betway Premiership if they beat Polokwane City at Seshego Stadium on Wednesday.
After showing grit in a feisty 1-1 Soweto Derby draw against Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs face a Wednesday visit to Siwelele in Bloemfontein.