JOHANNESBURG. Orlando Pirates conquers Moroka Swallows 1-0 after E. scored just 1 goal (10′).
The match was played at the Orlando Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Jelly Chavani with the support of Khamusi Razwimisani and Thabo Thinane. The 4th official was Abraham Mashala. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20.3 degrees Celsius or 68.45 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 29%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 13 Total 9
- 1 On Target 0
- 12 Off Target 9
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 96 Attack 91
- 54 Dangerous attack 40
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 10 Corners 4
Fouls
- 15 Total 13
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Orlando Pirates was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Moroka Swallows that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates had a more offensive attitude with 54 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 1 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Orlando Pirates won the match.
Orlando Pirates shot 13 times, 1 on target, 12 off target. On the opposite side, Moroka Swallows shot 9 times, 0 on target, 9 off target.
Cards
Orlando Pirates received 1 yellow card (T. Lorch). On the other side, Moroka Swallows received 1 yellow card (P. Zulu).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Orlando Pirates has 0 points to occupy the 9th place in the standings. On the opposite side, Moroka Swallows stays with 0 points (8th).
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Orlando Pirates will play away with Moroka Swallows on the 3rd of March with a 4-3 head to head statistic in favor of Orlando Pirates (4 draws).
Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head stats.
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
78'
88'
10'
Orlando Pirates started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Jose Riveiro decided to play with the following team: Richard Ofori, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Innocent Maela, Tapelo Xoki, Thabiso Monyane, Goodman Mosele, Thabang Monare, Deon Hotto, Thembinkosi Lorch, Eva Nga and Kabelo Dlamini.
The home team had on the bench: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Olisa Ndah, Bandile Shandu, Paseka Mako, Ben Motshwari, Fortune Makaringe, Miguel Timm, Tebogo Tlolane and Zakhele Lepasa.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 4 changes: K. Dlamini for B. Motshwari (61′), T. Xoki for O. Ndah (78′), T. Monare for F. Makaringe (78′) and Evanga for Z. Lepasa (79′).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
Moroka Swallows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Dylan Kerr played with: Thakasani Mbanjwa, Gregory Damons, Givemore Khupe, Kwanda Mngonyama, Junaid Sait, Yagan Sasman, Strydom Wambi, Tshediso Patjie, Pentjie Abel Zulu, Lindokuhle Mtshali and Waseem Isaacs.
These were the players on the bench: Thela Ngobeni, Sipho Sibiya, Keegan Allan, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Sphesihle Mbhele, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Mwape Musonda, Naeem Amoojee and S. Mtshali.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: G. Damons for T. Mthethwa (45′), L. Mtshali for S. Mbhele (74′), W. Isaacs for S. Mtshali (82′), G. Khupe for M. Musonda (90′) and T. Patjie for N. Amoojee (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Maritzburg United – Sekhukhune United – 1-1
- Royal AM – Kaizer Chiefs – 1-0
- Orlando Pirates – Moroka Swallows – 1-0
- Marumo Gallants FC – Stellenbosch – 0-0
- Golden Arrows – Richards Bay – 0-2
