SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 62': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
- 64': Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United) Substitution at 64'
- 65': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 65'
- 71': Vincent Pule (SuperSport United) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 72'
- 77': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 84': Enoch Quaicoe (SuperSport United) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Samir Nurkovic (SuperSport United) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 87'
- 88': Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
- 89': Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 ORL |
SSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 59.6 | Possession | 40.4 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
SuperSport United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 3 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 38 | Gape Moralo |
| 24 | Lyle Lakay |
| 25 | Keanin Ayer Boya |
| 27 | Christian Basomboli |
| 35 | Lebohang Maboe |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Siyabonga Dladla (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu  |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 47 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
South African Premier News
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.