AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 7': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 7'
- 45'+3': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Penalty - Scored at 45'+3'
- 51': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 51'
- 55': Thapelo Mokobodi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 55'
- 60': Langelihle Mhlongo (AmaZulu) Substitution at 60'
- 63': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 64': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 73': Neo Mokoena (AmaZulu) Substitution at 73'
- 77': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 86': Tebogo Masuku (AmaZulu) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Andiswa Sithole (AmaZulu) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 ORL |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 0 | Saves | 7 |
| 70.7 | Possession | 29.3 |
| 24 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 637 | Accurate Passes | 205 |
| 727 | Passes | 287 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 |
| 9 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 17 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 26 | Tackles | 22 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 29 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Venue: Kings Park Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
AmaZulu (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Wilfried Kouassi (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 23 | Ghamphani Lungu |
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