Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 35': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 35'
- 45': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 62': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 62'
- 67': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 75': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 75'
- 75': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 75'
- 85': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+2': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 92'
- 90'+6': Asenele Velebayi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 96'
Statistics
 KAI |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 6 | Saves | 0 |
| 42.5 | Possession | 57.5 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 25 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 47 | Wandile Duba |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
South African Premier News
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