Maritzburg United vs Platinum Stars, 2017-18 South African Premier League, Regular Season
· South African Premier Division2 - 1
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Game Information
Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium
Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Attendance: 8,000
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 18 | +33 | 48 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 15 | +17 | 36 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 18 | +6 | 31 |
| 4 | Polokwane City | 18 | +1 | 29 |
Line-Ups
Maritzburg United
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 16 | Bevan Fransman |
| 3 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 25 | Siyanda Xulu |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu  |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
| 11 | Fortune Makaringe |
| 6 | Bokang Thato Thlone |
| 9 | Andrea Fillecia |
| 17 | William Nkululeko Twala |
| 28 | Deolin Mekoa |
Platinum Stars
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 35 | Dino Visser (GK) |
| 44 | Ayanda Gcaba |
| 25 | Sibusiso Mthethwa |
| 5 | Gift Sithole |
| 41 | Manti Molemo Mekoa |
| 6 | Charles Baloyi |
| 47 | Nyiko Tshabangu |
| 2 | Vuyo Mere |
| 45 | Riyaad Norodien |
| 10 | Gerald Phiri Junior |
| 42 | Letsie Koapeng |
South African Premier News
A month and a half after Orlando Pirates suffered a frustrating defeat away at Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership, the Buccaneers will host the return PSL fixture on February 22.
As Orlando Pirates prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a title race six-pointer a week after beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in a thrilling Soweto Derby, there is still no doubt that the latter leads the way in terms of fanfare.
Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Orlando Pirates to Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday February 8, in what is effectively a South African Premiership title race six-pointer.
After a thrilling Soweto Derby on Saturday, South African Premiership fans' attention now turns to the Tshwane derby between SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns in Atteridgeville on Wednesday February 5.
Fresh off Saturday's Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates face another important Premiership fixture as they visit Sekhukhune United on Wednesday.