Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy, 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 |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 | +23 | 44 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 19 | +22 | 44 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
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 Ratomo |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
TS Galaxy (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Eliezer Ira (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
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.