JOHANNESBURG. Orlando Pirates had a straightforward win over Moroka Swallows. The hero of the match was M. Saleng who scored in the 7th, 60th and 90th minute. Orlando Pirates got an early 4-0 lead with 4 goals from Monnapule Saleng (7′), Terrence Dzvukamanja (47′) and Monnapule Saleng (60′). Moroka Swallows tried to recover with a goal from Mthokozisi Shwabule (76′). Notwithstanding, the contest was closed by a goal (90′) scored by Monnapule Saleng for Orlando Pirates.
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Christopher Kistoor with the support of Kenneth Mamegwa and Thamanga Sebati. The 4th official was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.4 degrees Celsius or 65.05 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 77%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 10 Total 8
- 1 On Target 4
- 6 Off Target 3
- 3 Shots blocked 1
- 127 Attack 114
- 65 Dangerous attack 57
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 1
- 1 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 12 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was just identical 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. Moroka Swallows was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Orlando Pirates that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows had a more offensive attitude with 65 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 1 were on target. Still, Orlando Pirates managed to find the solution to win this match.
Moroka Swallows shot 10 times, 1 on target, 6 off target. Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates shot 8 times, 4 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards (Kagiso Malinga and Lindokuhle Mtshali). On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates received 1 yellow card (Paseka Mako).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Moroka Swallows will stay with 24 points like Chippa United to sit in the 14th place. Talking about the opposition, Orlando Pirates will have 34 points to remain in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head.
Orlando Pirates will play away agasint AmaZulu on the 20th of May with a 6-1 head to head statistic in favor of Orlando Pirates (10 draws).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Ernst Middendorp decided to play with the following team: Thakasani Mbanjwa, Kwanda Mngonyama, Sipho Sibiya, Yagan Sasman, Pentjie Zulu, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Rusike Evans, Kagiso Malinga and Tawanda Macheke.
The home team had on the bench: Thandolwethu Ngwenya, Daniel Akpeyi, Strydom Wambi, Mwape Musonda, Darrel Matsheke, Gregory Damons, Mthokozisi Shwabule and Tshediso Patjie.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 3 changes: Pentjie Zulu for Mthokozisi Shwabule (46′), Rusike Evans for Mbulelo Wambi (46′) and Nicholus Lukhubeni for Darrel Matsheke (76′).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
Jose Riveiro played with: Chaine Sipho, Tapelo Xoki, Sandile Mthethwa, Paseka Mako, Monnapule Saleng, Miguel Timm, Makhehlene Makhaula, Deon Hotto, Kabelo Dlamini, Thembinkosi Lorch and Terrence Dzvukamanja.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Souaibou Marou, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Kermit Erasmus, Evidence Makgopa, Thabiso James Monyane, Ben Motshwari, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Maliele Vincent Pule and Ndumiso Ngiba.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 3 changes: Kabelo Dlamini for Kermit Erasmus (73′), Thembinkosi Lorch for Souaibou Marou (73′) and Makhehlene Makhaula for Ben Motshwari (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.