DURBAN. Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates didn’t manage to score any goal on Saturday..
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 1:30 pm local time. The referee was Tshidiso Maruping who had the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Siwela and Elphas Sitole. The 4th official was Lindiwe Thwala. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 20 degrees Celsius or 68.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 77%.
Match Statistics
- 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
- 2 Total 5
- 0 On Target 2
- 2 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 91 Attack 95
- 55 Dangerous attack 68
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 6
- 3 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 16 Total 6
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 6
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Golden Arrows was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Orlando Pirates that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates has a more offensive attitude with 68 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 2 were on target. However, that was not enough Orlando Pirates to win the encounter.
Golden Arrows shot 2 times, 0 on target, 2 off target. On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows received 2 yellow cards (T. Zuke and S. Conco). On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates received 1 yellow card (A. Mabaso).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Golden Arrows will have 12 points to move up in the 11th place. Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates will have 15 points like Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu to move up in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will host Baroka on the 28th of November with a 4-1 head to head in favor of Golden Arrows (5 draws).
Orlando Pirates will host Baroka on the 1st of December with a 3-0 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (7 draws).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Lehlohonolo Seema decided to play with the following team: Nkosingiphile Gumede, Mthokozisi Dube, Thabani Zuke, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Themba Mantshiyane, Nqobeko Dlamini, Lungelo Dube, Nduduzo Sibiya, Siboniso Conco, Pule Mmodi and Michael Gumede.
The home team had on the bench: S. Ndlovu, B. Nkosi, Lindokuhle Mtshali, A. Fikizolo, S. Sabelo, Thubelihle Magubane, S. Khumalo, Velemseni Ndwandwe and S. Mbatha.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 3 changes: N. Sibiya for L. Mtshali (53′), L. Dube for V. Ndwandwe (54′) and S. Conco for T. Magubane (82′).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Fadlu Davids played with: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Abel Mabaso, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Olisa Ndah, Paseka Mako, Bandile Shandu, Collins Makgaka, Fortune Makaringe, Deon Hotto, Linda Mntambo and Kwame Peprah.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Ntsako Makhubela, T. Hlatshwayo, Boitumelo Radiopane, I. Maela, W. Sandilands, Thabang Monare, Terrence Dzvukamanja, B. Sam and K. Dlamini.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: A. Mabaso for T. Monare (46′), C. Makgaka for T. Dzvukamanja (63′), O. Mntambo for N. Makhubela (63′), P. Mako for B. Radiopane (77′) and K. Preprah for K. Dlamini (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – Orlando Pirates – 0-0
- Sekhukhune United – Royal AM – 1-0
- Stellenbosch – AmaZulu – 2-2
- Baroka – Chippa United – 0-1
- Cape Town City – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-0
- SuperSport United – Marumo Gallants FC – 1-2