Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
90'+1': Bradley Cross1 - 2
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Match Timeline
- 2': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 2'
- 16': Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 16'
- 24': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 24'
- 45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 50'
- 59': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 59'
- 65': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 65'
- 68': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 69'
- 71': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 71'
- 78': Tashreeq Morris (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 85': Edson Castillo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+1': Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) Red Card at 91'
- 90'+4': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 ORL |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 5 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 43.8 | Possession | 56.2 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 2 | Edmilson Dove |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 48 | Bradley Cross  |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
South African Premier News
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.
Emile Witbooi retains dreams of a European move after a potential transfer to Poland's Gornik Zabrze broke down.
Bafana Bafana will kick off the second Pitso Mosimane era at Orlando Amstel Arena in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea.
South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 16-year absence, and since their round of 32 exit at the hands of Canada, Bafana Bafana players have secured several noteworthy moves abroad.