Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 18': Eliezer Ira (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 18'
- 20': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 20'
- 45': Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 48'
- 50': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 50'
- 59': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
- 61': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 66': Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 66'
- 67': Mory Cheick Keita (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Mehdi Ouamri (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 90'+2': Paulo Gutemberg Martins Filho (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+2': Onke Moletshe (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+4': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 94'
Statistics
TSG |
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|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 48.6 | Possession | 51.4 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
TS Galaxy FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 25 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu |
| 8 | Mlungisi Mbunjana |
| 7 | Qobolwakhe Sibande |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 12 | Nhlanhla Mgaga |
| 10 | Sphesihle Maduna |
| 15 | Puso Dithejane |
| 27 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
South African Premier News
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