JOHANNESBURG. Kaizer Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates to win 2-1. K. Dolly was the star player for his team after scoring 2 goals. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Kaizer Chiefs to strike first with a goal of K. Dolly at the 49′. Then it was a goal in the 89′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, K. Dolly gave the win to Kaizer Chiefs in the 90′ minute with a penalty scoring a double. Orlando Pirates was surely superior in terms of ball possession (65%).
The match was played at the FNB Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 1:30 pm local time. The referee was Tinyiko Victor Hlungwani who was helped by Elphas Sitole and Athenkosi Ndongeni. The 4th official was Kenneth Mamegwa. The weather was rainy. The temperature was hot at 27.7 degrees Celsius or 81.84 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 36%.
Match Statistics
- ! 35 Ball Possession 65
Shots
- 9 Total 7
- 4 On Target 1
- 5 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 92 Attack 118
- 56 Dangerous attack 88
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 6
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 10 Total 10
- 3 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Orlando Pirates was in firm control of the ball 65% while Kaizer Chiefs was struggling with a 35% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates was putting more pressure with 88 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 1 were on target. Nevertheless, Kaizer Chiefs was able to find the solution to win this match.
Kaizer Chiefs shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates shot 7 times, 1 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Kaizer Chiefs received 3 yellow cards (K. Billiat, P. Nange and N. Blom). Talking about the opposition, Orlando Pirates received 1 yellow card (F. Makaringe).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Kaizer Chiefs will have 15 points to climb in the 6th place. On the other side, Orlando Pirates will stay with 14 points like Sekhukhune United to gain in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Kaizer Chiefs will play away with Maritzburg United on the 21st of November with a 13-6 head to head record in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (9 draws).
Orlando Pirates will play away agasint Golden Arrows on the 20th of November with a 8-3 head to head statistic in favor of Orlando Pirates (5 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
90'
90'
49', 90'
Kaizer Chiefs started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
The manager Stuart William Baxter decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi, Njabulo Ngcobo, Eric Mathoho, Daniel Cardoso, Njabulo Blom, Phathutshedzo Nange, Cole Alexander, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Keagan Dolly, Bernard Parker and Khama Billiat.
The home team had on the bench: Reeve Frosler, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Anthony Akumu, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Thabani Dube, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Sabelo Radebe, Brandon Petersen and Lazarous Kambole.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 3 changes: C. Alexander for A. Akumu (68′), K. Dolly for K. Sekgota (90′) and K. Dolly for K. Sekgota (90′).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Regarding the opposition, Fadlu Davids played with: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Abel Mabaso, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Olisa Harold Ndah, Paseka Mako, Deon Hotto, Fortune Makaringe, Thabang Monare, Ntsako Makhubela, Kwame Peprah and Linda Mntambo.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Kabelo Dlamini, Bandile Shandu, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Collins Makgaka, Kwanda Mngonyama, Bongani Sam, Wayne Sandilands and Siphesihle Ndlovu.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: N. Makhubela for K. Dlamini (60′), D. Hotto for B. Shandu (70′), A. Mabaso for T. Dzvukamanja (70′), K. Preprah for T. Mabasa (70′) and T. Monare for S. Ndlovu (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
