JOHANNESBURG. Orlando Pirates defeated Maritzburg United to win 2-1. A goal from T. Njoti was decisive in the 85min. It was Orlando Pirates to strike first with a goal of Monnapule Saleng at the 45′. Then Terrence Dzvukamanja scored again for Orlando Pirates in the 71′ minute. Eventually, Tumelo Njoti reduced the distance for Maritzburg United (85′). Eventually, that was it, and the result remained 2-1. Orlando Pirates made the most of its superior ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Orlando Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Michael Mosemeng with the support of Jantjie Thamsanqa Dlamini and Given Letlaka. The 4th official was Moreki Lekwape. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.6 degrees Celsius or 65.39 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 82%.
Match Statistics
- 58 Ball Possession 42
Shots
- 11 Total 7
- 5 On Target 1
- 6 Off Target 4
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 77 Attack 71
- 70 Dangerous attack 56
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 6
Fouls
- 7 Total 9
- 0 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Orlando Pirates had a strong ball possession 58% while Maritzburg United was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates was more aggressive with 70 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Orlando Pirates won the match.
Orlando Pirates shot 11 times, 5 on target, 6 off target. On the opposite side, Maritzburg United shot 7 times, 1 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
None of the teams received any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Orlando Pirates will have 31 points like Richards Bay to remain in the 3rd place. Talking about the opposition, Maritzburg United will stay with 21 points like Moroka Swallows to hold 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 statistic in favor of Orlando Pirates (4 draws).
Maritzburg United will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 3rd of May with a 2-2 head to head record.
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
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45'
Orlando Pirates started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
The manager Jose Riveiro decided to play with the following team: Chaine Sipho, Tapelo Xoki, Innocent Maela, Paseka Mako, Miguel Timm, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Deon Hotto, Monnapule Saleng, Thembinkosi Lorch and Terrence Dzvukamanja.
The home team had on the bench: Souaibou Marou, Thabiso Monyane, Makhehlene Makhaula, Vincent Pule, Souaibou Marou, Ben Motshwari, Kermit Erasmus, Kabelo Dlamini, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Sandile Mthethwa.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: Bandile Shandu for Thabiso Monyane (46′), Thembinkosi Lorch for Kabelo Dlamini (61′), Terrence Dzvukamanja for Kermit Erasmus (75′), Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo for Makhehlene Makhaula (75′) and Monnapule Saleng for Souaibou Marou (81′).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
John Maduka played with: Renaldo Leaner, Wayde Jooste, Thabo Moloisane, Mogamad De Goede, Bradley Cross, Genino Palace, Lungelo Bhengu, Rowan Lancaster Human, Amadou Soukouna and Ishmael Tumelo Njoti, Kwame Peprah.
They had on the bench: Friday Samu, King Ndlovu, Tebogo Tlolane, Karim Kimvuidi, Siboniso Conco, Bonginkosi Makume, Phiwayinkosi Zuma, José Alí Meza and Bulelani Ndengane.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 4 changes: Amadou Soukouna for Kimvuidi Karim (62′), B. Cross for Bonginkosi Makume (79′), Kwame Peprah for Friday Samy (79′) and Tumelo Njoti for Jose Ali Meza (87′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
