Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Orlando Pirates (6th, 44 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Baroka (16th, 25 pts). The last five rounds placed Baroka 8th in the league for form — higher than their 16th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.73/1.33 for Baroka and 1.13/0.93 for Orlando Pirates (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.
Baroka entered with three losses in a row. Defeat had not touched Orlando Pirates in 7 games. The five-game form split read 1/15 points for Baroka against 13/15 for Orlando Pirates.
The venue was Peter Mokaba Stadium, with room for 41,733 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Baroka 33% · Orlando Pirates 67% · Total shots: 5-6 · On target: 3-0 · Corners: 1-4