JOHANNESBURG. Orlando Pirates tops Moroka Swallows with a 2-0 win with a goal from E. Makgopa (39′) and an own goal from S. Sibiya (72′).
The match was played at the Orlando Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Thokozani Mkhize with the support of Thabo Thinane and Xolani Hlatshwayo. The 4th official was Kgara Mokoena. The weather was broken clouds. The temperature was extremely hot at 30.52 degrees Celsius or 86.94 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 13%.
Match Statistics
- 52 Ball Possession 48
Shots
- 10 Total 11
- 2 On Target 0
- 5 Off Target 8
- 3 Shots blocked 3
- 117 Attack 106
- 61 Dangerous attack 63
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 3
- 3 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 23 Total 17
- 4 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Orlando Pirates was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Moroka Swallows that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows had a more offensive attitude with 63 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 0 were on target. Even so, Orlando Pirates was able to find the solution to win this contest.
Orlando Pirates shot 10 times, 2 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows shot 11 times, 0 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Orlando Pirates received 4 yellow cards (Melusi Buthelezi, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Olisa Ndah and Fortune Makaringe). On the opposite side, Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards (Gabadinho Mhango and Keenan Leigh Phillips).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Orlando Pirates has 19 points to hold in the 6th place. On the other side, Moroka Swallows will stays with 18 points to remain in the 7th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Orlando Pirates will host TS Galaxy on the 9th of December with a 3-2 head to head statistic in favor of Orlando Pirates (1 draw).
Moroka Swallows will host SuperSport United on the 9th of December with a 11-3 head to head in favor of SuperSport United (12 draws).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
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Orlando Pirates started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Jose Riveiro decided to play with the following team: Melusi Buthelezi , Fortune Makaringe , Olisa Ndah , Tapelo Nyongo , Patrick Maswanganyi , Miguel Timm , Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo , Deon Hotto , Vincent Pule , Evidence Makgopa and Relebohile Ratomo .
The home team had on the bench: Nkosinathi Sibisi , Zakhele Lepasa , Monnapule Saleng , Kabelo Dlamini , Karim Kimvuidi, Siphelo Baloni , Richard Ofori, Thabiso Sesane and Kermit Erasmus.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: Patrick Maswanganyi for Kabelo Dlamini (61′), Tapelo Nyongo for Nkosinathi Sibisi (61′), Vincent Pule for Monnapule Saleng (71′), Evidence Makgopa for Zakhele Lepasa (71′) and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo for Siphelo Baloni (84′).
Player of the match: Evidence Makgopa
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Orlando Pirates was Evidence Makgopa.
His rating is with 1 goal, 19 passes (37% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 10 duels out of 14. He performed 2 crosses.
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Steve Komphela played with: Daniel Akpeyi , Keenan Leigh Phillips , Keegan Allan , Vusi Sibiya , Tshanini Falakhe , Tshediso Patjie , Tlakusani Mthethwa , Dumisani Zuma , Lindokuhle Mtshali , Kagiso Malinga and Gabadinho Mhango .
These were the players on the bench: Sipho Sibiya , Wandisile Letlabika, Daweron Van Rhyn , Mkhuseli Rampa, Mthokozisi Shwabule, Thabang Malose Maponya, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Tumelo Mangweni , Owethu Khumalo and Siyabonga Khumalo .
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 4 changes: Dumisani Zuma for Tumelo Mangweni (81′), Kagiso Malinga for Siyabonga Paul Khumalo (81′), Lindokuhle Mtshali for Daweron Van Rhyn (68′) and Keegan Allan for Sipho Sibiya (68′).
Player of the match: Tlakusani Mthethwa
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Moroka Swallows was Tlakusani Mthethwa.
His rating is with 29 passes (90% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 4 duels out of 5.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
