STELLENBOSCH. Orlando Pirates was after all too strong for Stellenbosch with the goal of C. Makgaka (20′), D. Hotto (22′) and D. Hotto (48′).

The match was played at the Danie Craven Stadium (Stellenbosch) stadium in Stellenbosch on Wednesday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi with the support of Cledwin Karabo Baloyi and Nhlakanipho Clifford Thwala. The 4th official was Msimeleli Mabuto. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 21.1 degrees Celsius or 69.91 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 48%.​

Match Statistics​

Stellenbosch

0 - 3

Orlando Pirates

  • 53 Ball Possession 47
Shots
  • 2 Total 6
  • 0 On Target 4
  • 2 Off Target 2
  • 0 Shots blocked 0
  • 105 Attack 100
  • 77 Dangerous attack 69
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 5 Corners 4
  • 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 9 Total 15
  • 2 Yellow Cards 0
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 3

Ball possession

No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Stellenbosch was in possession of the ball for 53% of the time vs. Orlando Pirates that controlled the ball for 47% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Stellenbosch was has a more offensive attitude with 77 dangerous attacks and 2 shots of which 0 were on target. Still, Orlando Pirates found a way to find the solution to win this match.​

Stellenbosch shot 2 times, 0 on target, 2 off target. On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates shot 6 times, 4 on target, 2 off target.

Cards

Stellenbosch received 2 yellow cards (Z. Macheke and S. Stephens). Talking about the opposition, Orlando Pirates didn’t receive any yellow card.

Match Timeline

20'
22'
Deon Hotto(goal)
Sage Stephens- Yellow
25'
45'
48'
Deon Hotto(goal)C. Makgaka
56'
Jayden Adams- sub ->N. Sinkala
59'
59'
Robyn Johannes- sub ->S. Mthethwa
60'
68'
Waseem Isaacs- sub ->D. van Rooyen
73'
80'
T. Monare- sub ->C. Makgaka
81'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
65
30
Mamelodi Sundowns
65
30
Cape Town City
49
30
Royal AM
47
30
Stellenbosch
47
30
Kaizer Chiefs
47
30
Orlando Pirates
44
30
AmaZulu
41
30
SuperSport United
40
30
Golden Arrows
40
30
Marumo Gallants FC
34
30
Sekhukhune United
33
30
Maritzburg United
31
30
TS Galaxy
30
30
Chippa United
29
30
Moroka Swallows
26
30
Baroka
25
30

After this match, Stellenbosch will stay with 21 points to gain in the 3rd place. Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates will have 18 points like Royal AM to move up in the 8th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Stellenbosch will play away with Mamelodi Sundowns on the 14th of May with a 4-0 head to head stats in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (0 draws).

Orlando Pirates will play away agasint Royal AM on the 8th of May with a 0-0 head to head record.

Stellenbosch – Formation

Stellenbosch
Zitha Kwinika 24.South Africa
45'
G
Sage Stephens 17.South Africa
25'
D
Marc van Heerden 8.South Africa
D
A. Robertson 20.South Africa
D
Sibusiso Mthethwa 5.South Africa
60'
M
N. Sinkala 19.Zambia
59'
M
Júnior Mendieta 10.Argentina
M
I. Jabaar 27.Nigeria
M
S. Dimgba 13.Nigeria
59'
F
Ashley Du Preez 9.South Africa
81'
F
Deano Van Rooyen 7.South Africa
73'
Substitutes
G
Reid Bombay 32.South Africa
D
R. De Goede 4.South Africa
D
R. Johannes 16.South Africa
60'
D
Kganyane Letsoenyo 3.South Africa
M
A. Msengi 14.Tanzania
M
Jayden Adams 23.South Africa
59'
M
Molahlehi Khunyedi 11.South Africa
81'
F
Waseem Isaacs 21.South Africa
73'
F
Judas Moseamedi 25.South Africa
59'

Stellenbosch started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).

The manager Steve Barker decided to play with the following team: Sage Stephens, Zitha Kwinika, Alan Robertson, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Mark Van Heerden, Nathan Sinkala, Deano van Rooyen, Ibraheem Jabaar, Júnior Mendieta, Stanley Dimgba and Ashley Du Preez.

The home team had on the bench: Ally Msengi, Mogamad De Goede, Waseem Isaacs, Reid Bombay, Jayden Adams, Judas Moseamedi, Robyn Johannes, Solomon Letsoenyo and Molahlehi Khunyedi.

Substitutions

Stellenbosch made 5 changes: N. Sinkala for J. Adams (59′), S. Dimgba for J. Moseamedi (59′), S. Mthethwa for R. Johannes (60′), D. van Rooyen for W. Isaacs (73′) and A. Du Preez for M. Khunyedi (81′).

Orlando Pirates – Formation

Orlando Pirates
G
Siyabonga Mpontshane 40.South Africa
D
Ntsikelelo Nyauza 5.South Africa
D
Paseka Mako 29.South Africa
D
O. Ndah 49.Nigeria
M
Bandile Shandu 26.South Africa
56'
M
Deon Hotto 11.Namibia
22', 48'
M
Ben Motshwari 6.South Africa
M
Fortune Makaringe 15.South Africa
M
Collins Makgaka 12.South Africa
80' 20'
F
Terrence Dzvukamanja 37.Zimbabwe
F
Kwame Peprah 46.Ghana
68'
Substitutes
B. Radiopane 42.South Africa
68'
G
W. Sandilands 30.South Africa
D
Abel Mabaso 44.South Africa
D
Kwanda Mngonyama 38.South Africa
56'
D
Innocent Maela 23.South Africa
D
Bongani Sam 19.South Africa
M
T. Monare 16.South Africa
80'
M
Tshegofatso Mabasa 9.South Africa
M
Linda Mntambo 32.South Africa
F
Kabelo Dlamini 18.South Africa

Orlando Pirates started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).

Fadlu Davids played with: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Bandile Shandu, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Olisa Ndah, Paseka Mako, Collins Makgaka, Fortune Makaringe, Ben Motshwari, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Deon Hotto and Kwame Peprah.

The following players were sitting on the bench: Thabang Monare, T. Mabasa, Kabelo Dlamini, Kwanda Mngonyama, Boitumelo Radiopane, Innocent Maela, Linda Mntambo, Wayne Sandilands, Bongani Sam and Abel Mabaso.

Substitutions

Orlando Pirates made 3 changes: B. Shandu for K. Mngonyama (56′), K. Preprah for B. Radiopane (68′) and C. Makgaka for T. Monare (80′).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​