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Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC Draw in Tense CAF Champions League Semi-final
Johannesburg, GA – The FNB Stadium hosted a thrilling encounter between Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC in the 2024 CAF Champions League semi-final. The match, played on April 19th, 2025, ended in a goalless draw despite a tense atmosphere and chances for both sides.
The game saw three yellow cards issued (two to Orlando Pirates and one to Pyramids FC), highlighting a fairly disciplined encounter. Scoring chances were few and far between. Orlando Pirates dominated possession (56%) and had ten shots, although only one was on target. Pyramids FC, with 44% possession, managed eight shots with just one on target. Both teams registered five corner kicks each.
Despite the chances, accuracy was lacking, and two goals were disallowed by VAR, one for each team. The lack of cutting edge in front of goal left the scoreline at 0-0 at the final whistle. An intense match befitting a Champions League semi-final, leaving the tie wide open for the return leg.
Substitutions orlando pirates: at minute 62 E. Makgopa came in and T. Mabasa went out., at minute 79 K. Dlamini came in and M. Nkota went out., at minute 90 N. Ndlondlo came in and T. Mbatha went out.
Substitutions pyramids fc: at minute 77 S. Ougola came in and K. Hafez went out., at minute 90 A. Atef came in and I. B. Toure went out., at minute 90 M. Hamdi came in and F. Mayele went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Orlando Pirates
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