Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 42': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 42'
- 45': Somila Ntsundwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Idumba Fasika (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 48'
- 56': Dumisani Msibi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 56'
- 58': Banele Hlophe (Chippa United) Substitution at 58'
- 61': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 67': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 67'
- 72': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 72'
- 74': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 74'
- 82': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Ruzaigh Gamildien (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 90'+4': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 94'
Statistics
 CHI |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 33.4 | Possession | 66.6 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 24 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 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
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 23 | Sipho Mbule |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha  |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
Chippa United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 16 | Abdoulaye Mariko |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
| 3 | Xolani Sithole |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 7 | Bienvenu Eva Nga |
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