Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

26': Evidence Makgopa

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About

Orlando Pirates are hosting Richards Bay FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

2': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 2'
26': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 26'
43': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 43'
45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
45': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
45': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
55': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
62': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 62'
74': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
74': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
79': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 79'
80': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
84': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 84'
87': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
90'+2': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 92'
90'+2': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
90'+3': Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 93'

Statistics

RBFC		ORL
7	Fouls	9
4	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	7
9	Saves	1
32.7	Possession	67.3
5	SHOTS	18
1	ON GOAL	10
0.2	On Target %	0.6
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
0	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

Competition: South African Premiership

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

Full Standings

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
8	Makhehlene Makhaula
16	Thalente Mbatha
17	Evidence Makgopa
38	Relebohile Mofokeng
33	Mohau Nkota

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Kimvuidi Keikie Karim, Gilberto, Paseka Mako, Monnapule Saleng, Kabelo Dlamini, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Rasebotja Selaelo, Innocent Maela, Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi.

Richards Bay FC (3-4-1-2)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
72	Tshepo Wilson Mabua
2	Fezile Gcaba
20	Moses Mthembu
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
14	Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni
3	Nkosikhona Ndaba
22	Lwandile Mabuya
45	Somila Ntsundwana
27	Ntlonelo Bomelo

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Thulani Gumede, Justice Figuareido, Thabisa Ndelu, Siyabonga Dube, Jamal Salim, Thabang Sibanyoni, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Thando Buthelezi, Keegan Allan.

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