Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Golden Arrows
  • 59': Siyanda Mthanti
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1 - 2
Orlando Pirates
  • 51': Patrick Maswanganyi
  • 72': Tshegofatso Mabasa

About

Golden Arrows are hosting Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

  • 20': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 20'
  • 26': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 26'
  • 45': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
  • 51': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 51'
  • 56': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 56'
  • 56': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 56'
  • 59': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 59'
  • 62': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
  • 62': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
  • 68': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 68'
  • 72': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 72'
  • 74': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
  • 74': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
  • 76': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
  • 76': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
  • 90'+4': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 94'

Statistics

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9 Fouls 11
1 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
7 Corner Kicks 4
3 Saves 1
51.9 Possession 48.1
10 SHOTS 12
3 ON GOAL 4
0.3 On Target % 0.3
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
2 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

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa

South African Premier Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Orlando Pirates 30 +46 69
2 Mamelodi Sundowns 30 +36 68
3 Kaizer Chiefs 30 +14 54
4 Amazulu 30 +4 47
Full Table

Line-Ups

ARR Golden Arrows (4-3-3)

No. Name
34 Edward Maova (GK)
26 Shadrack Kobedi
39 Ayanda Jiyane
30 Sbonelo Cele Yellow Card
28 Thabo Matlaba
24 Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini Yellow Card
46 Siphesihle Msomi
12 Velemseni Ndwandwe
41 Nhlanhla Zwane
11 Nduduzo Sibiya
38 Siyanda Mthanti
Golden Arrows Substitutes:
Ntsikelelo Nxadi, David Lukhele, Ismail Watenga, Keenan Phillips, Kagiso Joseph Malinga, Menzi Masuku, Ayabulela Maxwele, Sabelo Sithole, Angelo Van Rooi.

ORL Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
35 Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK)
44 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
27 Tapelo Xoki
30 Yanga Madiba
3 Dean David Van Rooyen
28 Patrick Maswanganyi
18 Kabelo Dlamini
8 Makhehlene Makhaula Yellow Card
42 Boitumelo Radiopane
25 Kimvuidi Keikie Karim
26 Bandile Shandu
Orlando Pirates Substitutes:
Deon Hotto, Evidence Makgopa, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Siyabonga Ndlozi, Innocent Maela, Mohau Nkota, Paseka Mako, Siyabonga Dladla, Simphiwe Selepe.

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