English:
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates Play to Thrilling Draw in Tshwane/Pretoria
Tshwane/Pretoria, South Africa – A highly intense and emotional match unfolded today at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, where Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates drew in a Premier Soccer League encounter. The match, officiated by Masixole Bambiso, was marked by a high number of fouls and yellow cards.
Mamelodi Sundowns dominated possession with 64%, generating 7 shots, 3 of which were on target. P. Shalulile opened the scoring for the “Sundowns” in the 20th minute. However, Orlando Pirates responded in the 35th minute with a goal by C. Dansin, leveling the score.
Although Orlando Pirates had less possession (36%), they generated 8 shots, with 3 directed towards the goal. The match was characterized by physical play, reflected in the 21 fouls committed by Mamelodi Sundowns and the 14 by Orlando Pirates. The referee showed 5 yellow cards to Mamelodi Sundowns players and 1 to an Orlando Pirates player. In the end, the match concluded in a draw, reflecting the parity shown on the field.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 57 Arthur Sales came in and J. Adams went out., at minute 78 A. Modiba came in and F. Basadien went out., at minute 78 P. Shalulile came in and I. Rayners went out., at minute 79 B. J. Aubaas came in and S. Mkhulise went out., at minute 84 T. Matthews came in and T. Maseko went out.
Substitutions orlando pirates: at minute 60 C. Dansin came in and P. Maswanganyi went out., at minute 60 E. Makgopa came in and Y. Mbuthuma went out., at minute 88 O. Appollis came in and S. Kwayiba went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates
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