Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
· South African Premier Division3 - 0
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Match Timeline
- 29': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 29'
- 44': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 52'
- 55': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 55'
- 59': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
- 74': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 81': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
- 83': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 84': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
- 85': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 85'
- 90': James Monyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+1': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 91'
Statistics
 PFC |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 42.4 | Possession | 57.6 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 17 | +30 | 45 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 14 | +16 | 33 |
| 3 | Polokwane City | 18 | +1 | 29 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 17 | +5 | 28 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 6 | Olisa Ndah |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini  |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 14 | Monnapule Saleng |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 12 | Cole Alexander |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 9 | Hlayisi Chauke |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
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.