Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Timeline
- 2': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 2'
- 26': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 26'
- 43': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 55': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 62': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 62'
- 74': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 79': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 79'
- 80': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 84': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 84'
- 87': Siyabonga Dube (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+2': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+2': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+3': Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
ORL |
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 9 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 9 | Saves | 1 |
| 32.7 | Possession | 67.3 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 10 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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 | 23 | +37 | 58 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 19 | +17 | 43 |
| 3 | Stellenbosch | 22 | +10 | 35 |
| 4 | TS Galaxy | 24 | +4 | 35 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK)  |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 36 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
Richards Bay (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 2 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 14 | Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 27 | Ntlonelo Bomelo |
South African Premier News
South Africa's Betway Premiership, AKA the PSL, is one of Africa's most stable leagues, but simultaneously never short of drama, and 2025 has not been any different.
Orlando Pirates will host Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday at FNB Stadium knowing that anything but a win would leave their South African Premiership title dream in tatters.
Kaizer Chiefs will look to make it two wins on the trot against Western Cape sides.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs will resume their rivalry at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday, with Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates hoping Amakhosi will do them a favour in the Betway Premiership title race.
Mamelodi Sundowns will visit Sekhukhune United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening, looking to extend their lead at the top of South Africa's Betway Premiership.