JOHANNESBURG. Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates draw 1-1. L. Mtshali scored the first goal (27′) for Moroka Swallows. P. Maswanganyi settled the score (53′).

The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Michael Mosemeng with the assistance of Thabang Matlhong and Xolani Hlatshwayo. The 4th official was Abraham Mashala.

Match Statistics​

Moroka Swallows

1 - 1

Orlando Pirates

  • 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
  • 5 Total 18
  • 2 On Target 3
  • 3 Off Target 12
  • 0 Shots blocked 4
  • 75 Attack 157
  • 30 Dangerous attack 142
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 0 Corners 15
  • 2 Off Sides 6
Fouls
  • 12 Total 14
  • 1 Yellow Cards 1
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 1
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 4

The overall ball possession was just identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.

Ball possession

None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Moroka Swallows was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Orlando Pirates that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Orlando Pirates was more pushing with 142 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 3 were on target. However, that was not enough Orlando Pirates to win the match​.

Moroka Swallows shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target. Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates shot 18 times, 3 on target, 12 off target.

Cards

Moroka Swallows received 1 yellow card (Kwanda Mngonyama). Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates received 1 yellow card (P. Maswanganyi).

Also, Orlando Pirates didn’t end the match with 11 players after N. Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) was sent off after receiving a straight red card (90′).

Match Timeline

Lindokuhle Mtshali(goal)
27'
42'
P. Maswanganyi- Yellow
Kwanda Mngonyama- Yellow
42'
53'
P. Maswanganyi(goal)Thabiso Lebitso
Tlakusani Mthethwa- sub ->R. Sanou
59'
Siyabonga Khumalo- sub ->Jacob Everson
60'
67'
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo- sub ->Miguel Timm
Lwanda Mbanjwa- sub ->Augustine Mahlonoko
69'
78'
Lesedi Kapinga- sub ->Relebohile Mofokeng
78'
Innocent Maela - sub ->Kabelo Dlamini
Sipho Sibiya- sub ->Ntsikelelo Ngqonga
89'
Tshanini Falakhe- sub ->Letsie Koapeng
89'
90'
Zakhele Lepasa- sub ->Thalente Mbatha
90'
N. Sibisi- Red

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
66
26
Stellenbosch
50
28
Orlando Pirates
49
28
Sekhukhune United
42
28
TS Galaxy
40
27
SuperSport United
40
28
Cape Town City
39
28
Kaizer Chiefs
35
28
Polokwane City
35
28
Golden Arrows
34
28
Chippa United
33
28
AmaZulu
33
28
Moroka Swallows
32
28
Royal AM
30
27
Richards Bay
27
28
Cape Town Spurs
17
28

After playing this contest, Moroka Swallows has 25 points like AmaZulu and Royal AM to hold in the 13th place. On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates will has 34 points like Sekhukhune United and SuperSport United to hold in the 4th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will play away with Mamelodi Sundowns on the 27th of December with a 15-5 head to head statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (7 draws).

Orlando Pirates will host Golden Arrows on the 6th of April with a 11-3 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (7 draws).

Moroka Swallows – Formation

Moroka Swallows
G
Daniel Akpeyi 16.Nigeria
7.1
D
Kwanda Mngonyama 45.South Africa
7.3
42'
D
Ntsikelelo Nyauza 50.South Africa
6.8
D
Ntsikelelo Ngqonga 77.
7.0
89'
D
Mashweu Mphahlele 36.South Africa
7.5
M
Augustine Mahlonoko 80.South Africa
6.7
69'
M
Lantshene Phalane 8.South Africa
7.1
M
R. Sanou 28.Burkina Faso
7.0
59'
M
Jacob Everson 37.
6.8
60'
F
Lindokuhle Mtshali 10.South Africa
7.7
27'
F
Letsie Koapeng 29.South Africa
7.0
89'
Substitutes
G
Thakasani Mbanjwa 31.South Africa
D
Sipho Sibiya 2.South Africa
89'
D
Tshanini Falakhe 19.South Africa
89'
D
Vusi Sibiya 24.South Africa
D
Thabang Maponya 25.South Africa
M
Tlakusani Mthethwa 6.South Africa
7.0
59'
M
Siyabonga Khumalo 21.South Africa
6.6
60'
M
G. Khupe 33.South Africa
F
Lwanda Mbanjwa 30.
7.0
69'

Moroka Swallows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Steve Komphela decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi (7.1), Mashweu Mphahlele (7.5), Kwanda Mngonyama (7.3), Ntsikelelo Nyauza (6.8), Ntsikelelo Ngqonga (7.0), Augustine Mahlonoko (6.7), Lantshene Phalane (7.1), R. Sanou (7.0), Lindokuhle Mtshali (7.7), Letsie Koapeng (7.0) and Jacob Everson (6.8).

The home team had on the bench: Sipho Sibiya, Tlakusani Mthethwa (7.0), Tshanini Falakhe, Siyabonga Khumalo (6.6), Vusi Sibiya, Thabang Maponya, Lwanda Mbanjwa (7.0), Thakasani Mbanjwa and G. Khupe.

Substitutions

Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: R. Sanou for Tlakusani Mthethwa (59′), Jacob Everson for Siyabonga Khumalo (60′), Ntsikelelo Ngqonga for Sipho Sibiya (89′), Letsie Koapeng for Tshanini Falakhe (89′) and Augustine Mahlonoko for Lwanda Mbanjwa (69′).

Player of the match: Lindokuhle Mtshali​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Moroka Swallows was Lindokuhle Mtshali.

His rating is 7.7 with 1 goal, 19 passes (67% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 9 duels out of 18.

Orlando Pirates – Formation

Orlando Pirates
G
Sipho Chaine 24.South Africa
6.3
D
N. Sibisi 5.South Africa
7.0
90'
D
Deon Hotto 7.Namibia
7.0
D
T. Xoki 27.South Africa
7.1
D
Thabiso Lebitso 37.South Africa
7.3
M
Miguel Timm 4.South Africa
7.7
67'
M
Kabelo Dlamini 18.South Africa
7.3
78'
M
P. Maswanganyi 28.South Africa
7.8
42' 53'
M
Relebohile Mofokeng 38.South Africa
7.1
78'
M
Thalente Mbatha 41.South Africa
7.7
90'
F
Tshegofatso Mabasa 19.South Africa
7.3
Substitutes
G
Melusi Buthelezi 35.South Africa
D
T. Monyane 2.South Africa
D
Innocent Maela 23.South Africa
7.0
78'
M
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo 15.South Africa
6.8
67'
M
Makhehlene Makhaula 16.South Africa
M
Lesedi Kapinga 21.South Africa
6.8
78'
M
Karim Kimvuidi 25.DR Congo
M
Thabiso Sesane 36.South Africa
F
Zakhele Lepasa 9.South Africa
90'

Orlando Pirates started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Jose Riveiro played with: Sipho Chaine (6.3), Thabiso Lebitso (7.3), T. Xoki (7.1), N. Sibisi (7.0), Deon Hotto (7.0), Thalente Mbatha (7.7), Miguel Timm (7.7), Kabelo Dlamini (7.3), P. Maswanganyi (7.8), Relebohile Mofokeng (7.1) and Tshegofatso Mabasa (7.3).

They had on the bench: T. Monyane, Zakhele Lepasa, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (6.8), Makhehlene Makhaula, Lesedi Kapinga (6.8), Innocent Maela  (7.0), Karim Kimvuidi, Melusi Buthelezi and Thabiso Sesane.

Substitutions

Orlando Pirates made 4 changes: Relebohile Mofokeng for Lesedi Kapinga (78′), Kabelo Dlamini for Innocent Maela  (78′), Miguel Timm for Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (67′) and Thalente Mbatha for Zakhele Lepasa (90′).

Player of the match: P. Maswanganyi​

The player that probably impressed the most for Orlando Pirates was P. Maswanganyi.

His rating is 7.8 with 1 goal, 72 passes (86% accurate) and 4 key passes. He won 4 duels out of 9. He performed 2 crosses.

Results of the day

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