NELSPRUIT. Orlando Pirates beat TS Galaxy to win 2-1. It was Orlando Pirates to strike first with an early goal of Terrence Dzvukamanja at the 2′. Then it was a goal in the 39′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Deon Hotto gave the win to Orlando Pirates in the 59′ minute with a goal. Orlando Pirates made the most of its superior ball possession (57%).
The match was played at the Mbombela Stadium stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda who was helped by Lalelani Mngadi and Thabo Thinane. The 4th official was Abi Kamohelo Ramutsindela. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 23.2 degrees Celsius or 73.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 64%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 4 Total 9
- 4 On Target 3
- 0 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 1
- 87 Attack 95
- 54 Dangerous attack 75
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 8
Fouls
- 13 Total 14
- 1 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Orlando Pirates had a superior ball possession 57% while TS Galaxy was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates was more pushing with 75 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Orlando Pirates won the encounter.
TS Galaxy shot 4 times, 4 on target, 0 off target. On the other side, Orlando Pirates shot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
TS Galaxy received 1 yellow card (Orebotse Mongae). Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates received 3 yellow cards (Miguel Timm, Kabelo Dlamini and Kermit Erasmus).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, TS Galaxy will stay with 31 points like Moroka Swallows to sit in the 12th place. On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates will have 49 points to remain in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, TS Galaxy will play away with Stellenbosch on the 20th of May with a 3-0 head to head in favor of Stellenbosch (2 draws).
Orlando Pirates will play away agasint AmaZulu on the 20th of May with a 6-1 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (10 draws).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
82'
39'
19'
TS Galaxy adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Sead Ramovic decided to play with the following team: Melusi Buthelezi, Marks Munyai, Spiwe Msimango, McBeth Mahlangu, Ebrahim Seedat, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Orebotse Mongae, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Xolani Mlambo, Lindokuhle Mbatha and Yaimil Medina.
The home team had on the bench: Vuyo Mere, Bernard Parker, Masilake Phohlongo, Vasilije Kolak, Sibusiso Radebe, Mpho Michael Mathekgane, Tshegofatso Nyama, Lebone Seema and Bathusi Aubaas.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 4 changes: Xola Mlambo for Bernard Parker (60′), Y. Medina for Tshegofatso Nyama (68′), Lindokuhle Mbatha for Nkosikhona Radebe (68′) and Kamogelo Sebelebele for Bathusi Aubaas (82′).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
Also Orlando Pirates adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Jose Riveiro played with: Chaine Sipho, Thabiso Monyane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Tapelo Xoki, Paseka Mako, Thabang Monare, Miguel Timm, Monnapule Saleng, Kabelo Dlamini, Deon Hotto and Terrence Dzvukamanja.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Bandile Shandu, Makhehlene Makhaula, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Sandile Mthethwa, Fortune Makaringe, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Ratomo, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Kermit Erasmus.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: Miguel Timm for Makhehlene Makhaula (65′), Terrence Dzvukamanja for Kermit Erasmus (65′), Kabelo Dlamini for Fortune Makaringe (81′), T. Monyane for Bandile Shandu (82′) and Tapelo Nyongo for Sandile Mthethwa (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
