JOHANNESBURG. Royal AM was capable to clinch a draw against Orlando Pirates with a late goal from M. Masuku scored in the (90′) after Orlando Pirates got a lead with a goal from R. Ratomo (56′). Orlando Pirates was vastly superior in terms of ball possession (71%)
The match was played at the Orlando Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka who was helped by Kgara Mokoena and Kenneth Mamegwa. The 4th official was Happy Nhlanhla. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 23.4 degrees Celsius or 74.16 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 47%.
Match Statistics
- ! 71 Ball Possession 29
Shots
- 13 Total 3
- 5 On Target 1
- 8 Off Target 2
- 3 Shots blocked 0
- 113 Attack 83
- 88 Dangerous attack 52
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 2
- 4 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 12 Total 10
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Orlando Pirates had a strong ball possession 71% while Royal AM was struggling with a 29% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates was putting more pressure with 88 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 5 were on target. However, that was not enough Orlando Pirates to win the match.
Orlando Pirates shot 13 times, 5 on target, 8 off target. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM shot 3 times, 1 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Orlando Pirates received 1 yellow card (Makhehlene Makhaula). On the opposite side, Royal AM received 2 yellow cards (Mlungisi Sikakane and Happy Jele).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Orlando Pirates will have 50 points to hold in the 2nd place. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM will have 34 points like Golden Arrows and Moroka Swallows to remain in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Orlando Pirates will play away against AmaZulu on the 20th of May with a 6-1 head to head stats in favor of Orlando Pirates (10 draws).
Royal AM will host Moroka Swallows on the 13th of May with a 2-1 head to head in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
72'
84'
Orlando Pirates started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Jose Riveiro decided to play with the following team: Chaine Sipho, Bandile Shandu, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Sandile Mthethwa, Paseka Mako, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Makhehlene Makhaula, Relebohile Ratomo, Fortune Makaringe, Deon Hotto and Kermit Erasmus.
The home team had on the bench: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Thabiso Monyane, Tapelo Xoki, Thabang Monare, Ben Motshwari, Vincent Pule, Monnapule Saleng, Eva Nga and Terrence Dzvukamanja.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: Deon Hotto for Monnapule Saleng (60′), Fortune Makaringe for Ben Motshwari (72′), Kermit Erasmus for Evanga (72′), Bandile Shandu for Thabiso Monyane (72′) and Makhehlene Makhaula for Thabang Monare (87′).
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM
90'
Royal AM started with a 5-2-3 line-up (5-2-3).
Khabo Zondo played with: Mondli Mpoto, Shaune Mogaila, Lesego Manganyi, Happy Jele, Mlungisi Sikakane, Thabo Matlaba, Domingues, Jabulani Ncobeni, Tebogo Potsane, Sedwyn George and Sbusiso Magaqa.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Xolani Ngcobo, Thato Lingwati, Mthokozisi Dube, Shadrack Kobedi, Menzi Masuku, Mxolisi Macuphu, Levy Mashiane, Mfundo Thikazi and Sera Motebang.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 5 changes: Thabo Matlaba for Mthokozisi Dube (65′), Sbusiso Magaqa for Mfundo Thikazi (65′), Domingues for Shadrack Kobedi (65′), Sedwyn George for Sera Motebang (65′) and Mlungisi Sikakane for Menzi Masuku (80′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Maritzburg United – Marumo Gallants FC – 2-2
- Sekhukhune United – TS Galaxy – 1-1
- Richards Bay – Chippa United – 2-3
- Orlando Pirates – Royal AM – 1-1
- Cape Town City – Golden Arrows – 0-0
- AmaZulu – Mamelodi Sundowns – 2-2
