Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Timeline
- 12': Ben Motshwari (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 12'
- 13': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 13'
- 28': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 28'
- 31': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 31'
- 34': Boniface Haba (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 34'
- 37': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 37'
- 43': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 58'
- 64': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 64'
- 66': Rasebotja Selaelo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
- 72': Rasebotja Selaelo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 72'
- 76': Gilberto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Sede Junior Dion (Amazulu) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Rowan Human (Amazulu) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 84'
- 90'+3': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Goal at 93'
Statistics
 AMA |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 39.9 | Possession | 60.1 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 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 | 22 | +36 | 55 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 20 | +18 | 46 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 23 | +8 | 40 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch | 23 | +11 | 38 |
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 |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Amazulu (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 2 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 29 | Boniface Haba |
| 8 | Ben Motshwari |
| 18 | Ethan Duncan Brooks |
| 9 | Etiosa Ighodaro |
| 19 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 26 | Wayde Jooste |
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