Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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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
 ORL |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 19 | +23 | 44 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 19 | +22 | 44 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 26 | Shadrack Kobedi |
| 39 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele  |
| 28 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 46 | Siphesihle Msomi |
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
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 |
| 42 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
| 25 | Kimvuidi Keikie Karim |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
South African Premier News
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.
The 'big three' of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have all been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup, so several teams can stake their claims as legitimate challengers in this weekend's quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs urgently need to bounce back from a dismal Soweto derby defeat when they visit Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.
The Buccaneers will travel to Polokwane to face Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday as they look to keep momentum going.