Match Report
13 games without a win framed Orlando Pirates's arrival.
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