Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 32': Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 32'
- 40': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 40'
- 45': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 64': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 65': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 65'
- 69': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 69'
- 74': Damir Sovsic (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Keagan Dolly (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 74'
- 75': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Thuso Moleleki (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 80': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 80'
- 85': Thiago Walters (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+4': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Goal at 94'
Statistics
 TSG |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 43.4 | Possession | 56.6 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 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 |
| 4 | 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 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) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu  |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 47 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
TS Galaxy FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 25 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 4 | McBeth Mahlangu |
| 3 | Solomon Letsoenyo |
| 21 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Nhlanhla Mgaga |
| 26 | Khayelihle Mncube |
| 10 | Sphesihle Maduna |
| 17 | Victor Letsoalo |
| 15 | Puso Dithejane |
| 47 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
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.