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Orlando Pirates edges Richards Bay in a tight encounter
Durban, KN (South Africa) – Orlando Pirates emerged victorious against Richards Bay with a 1-0 win at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. The lone goal of the match came in the 82nd minute through K. Dlamini, who capitalised on a golden opportunity to secure the win for his team.
The match began at a frantic pace, with both sides vying for possession. Orlando Pirates dominated possession with a 64%, but Richards Bay held their own in terms of goal attempts, registering 9 shots, although only 1 was on target.
The first half was characterized by tactical discipline and few clear-cut chances. However, both teams saw yellow cards: T. Sesane and T. Mabasa for Orlando Pirates in the 10th and 27th minutes respectively, and T. Sibanyoni for Richards Bay in the 43rd minute.
In the second half, both teams made multiple substitutions, leading to a change in the pace of the game. Despite goal-scoring opportunities created by both sides, it was Orlando Pirates who found the winning goal through K. Dlamini in the 82nd minute.
Orlando Pirates secured three crucial points that propel them to the top of the league table. Meanwhile, Richards Bay will need to analyze the defensive lapses that prevented them from securing a positive result.
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Substitutions orlando pirates: at minute 46 N. Sibisi came in and T. Sesane went out., at minute 63 E. Makgopa came in and T. Mabasa went out., at minute 63 K. Dlamini came in and T. Mbatha went out., at minute 77 M. Nkota came in and Gilberto went out., at minute 90 P. Mako came in and R. Mofokeng went out.
Substitutions richards bay: at minute 46 T. Mthethwa came in and T. Ndelu went out., at minute 84 T. Kutumela came in and T. Sibanyoni went out., at minute 84 Y. Mbuthuma came in and T. Sibanyoni went out., at minute 89 S. Conco came in and S. Sithebe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Richards Bay
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Orlando Pirates
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