Match Report
44 points separated the sides: Orlando Pirates 1st on 69, Marumo Gallants FC 14th on 25. Marumo Gallants FC's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.93/0.4 for Orlando Pirates and 0.7/1.27 for Marumo Gallants FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.01.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Orlando Pirates. Marumo Gallants FC had lost five in a row. Orlando Pirates had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Marumo Gallants FC, 0.
The sides have met 10 times in the GioScore results database: 5 wins for Orlando Pirates, 3 draws and 2 for Marumo Gallants FC, at 2.3 goals per meeting. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 30% of meetings. 3.2 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 2.3.
The venue was Orlando Stadium, with room for 40,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Orlando Pirates led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Orlando Pirates: Patrick Maswanganyi (29'), Relebohile Mofokeng (85'), Y. Mbuthuma (4')
Key stats
Possession: Orlando Pirates 59% · Marumo Gallants FC 41% · Total shots: 23-4 · On target: 9-1 · Corners: 5-1