Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 1': Kenneth Nthatheni (Marumo Gallants) Own Goal at 1'
- 16': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 16'
- 23': Frank Mhango (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 23'
- 33': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 33'
- 33': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 33'
- 47': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 47'
- 53': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 53'
- 58': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Siyabulela Mbali Shai (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 58'
- 59': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 59'
- 64': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 70': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 70'
- 72': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Gilberto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 77': Azola Tshobeni (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 82': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 82'
- 84': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Thapelo Mokobodi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 90'
Statistics
MAR |
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|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 31.5 | Possession | 68.5 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 12 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 29 | Kenneth Nthatheni |
| 25 | Matome Trevor Mathiane |
| 14 | Phathutshedzo Nange |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 20 | Edson Khumalo |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
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.
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