JOHANNESBURG. Orlando Pirates obliterates Stellenbosch 4-1 with goals of Thabang Monare (7′), Innocent Maela (22′), Kermit Erasmus (59′) and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (63′). Regarding the opposition, Stellenbosch scored with Mervin Boji (74′).
The match was played at the Orlando Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Michael Mosemeng who had the assistance of Khamusi Razwimisani and Tshepo Nojila. The 4th official was Oscar Tsotetsi. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was hot at 28.5 degrees Celsius or 83.34 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 34%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 23 Total 1
- 10 On Target 1
- 13 Off Target 0
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 97 Attack 82
- 50 Dangerous attack 47
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 1
Fouls
- 12 Total 11
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Orlando Pirates was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Stellenbosch that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates was putting more pressure with 50 dangerous attacks and 23 shots of which 10 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Orlando Pirates won the match.
Orlando Pirates shot 23 times, 10 on target, 13 off target. Regarding the opposition, Stellenbosch shot 1 times, 1 on target, 0 off target.
Cards
Orlando Pirates didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, Stellenbosch received 1 yellow card (Sinethemba Mngomezulu).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this contest, Orlando Pirates will have 25 points to hold in the 4th place. Talking about the opposition, Stellenbosch will stay with 17 points like Moroka Swallows to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Orlando Pirates will play away with Moroka Swallows on the 3rd of March with a 4-3 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (4 draws).
Stellenbosch will host Moroka Swallows on the 22nd of April with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Stellenbosch (4 draws).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
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Orlando Pirates started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Jose Riveiro decided to play with the following team: Chaine Sipho, Bandile Shandu, Tapelo Xoki, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Innocent Maela, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Thabang Monare, Deon Hotto, Monnapule Saleng, Kabelo Dlamini and Kermit Erasmus.
The home team had on the bench: Paseka Mako, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Ben Motshwari, Ndumiso Mabena, Evidence Makgopa, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Vincent Pule, Craig Martin and Goodman Mosele.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: Kermit Erasmus for Terrence Dzvukamanja (61′), Bandile Shandu for Craig Martin (61′), Thabang Monare for Ben Motshwari (75′), Innocent Maela for Paseka Mako (76′) and Monnapule Saleng for Maliele Vincent Pule (84′).
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch
51'Stellenbosch started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Steve Barker played with: Sage Stephens, Deano van Rooyen, Olwethu Makhanya, Athenkosi Mcaba, Solomon Letsoenyo, Titus, Sihle Nduli, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Ibraheem Jabaar, Antonio Van Wyk and Jayden Adams.
These were the players on the bench: Nhlanhla Mgaga, Lee Langeveldt, Lance Weaver, Oswin Andries, Sinethemba Mngomezulu, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Glen Hahn, Molahlehi Khunyedi and Mervin Boji.
Substitutions
Stellenbosch made 5 changes: Antonio Van Wyk for Sinethemba Mngomezulu (46′), Devon Titus for Mervin Boji (46′), Kganyane Letsoenyo for Qobolwakhe Sibande (61′), Sihle Nduli for Oswin Andries (61′) and Sibongiseni Mthethwa for Nhlanhla Mgaga (78′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
