Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 30': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 30'
- 33': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Goal at 33'
- 45'+6': Ismaël Olivier Toure (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 51'
- 45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 68': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 69'
- 70': Sanele Barns (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 70'
- 71': Ibraheem Jabaar (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Kyle Jurgens (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 76': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 76'
- 76': Omega Mdaka (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 76'
- 77': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 77'
- 79': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 79'
Statistics
 STE |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 30.9 | Possession | 69.1 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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 Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi  |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Stellenbosch (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 45 | Ismaël Olivier Toure |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 8 | Sihle Nduli |
| 28 | Genino Palace |
| 15 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 18 | Andre De Jong |
| 9 | Ashley Cupido |
South African Premier News
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.