Match Report
Marumo Gallants FC, 16th on 2 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Orlando Pirates (2nd, 19). Per game in the league, Marumo Gallants FC were scoring 0.71 and conceding 1.86, Orlando Pirates 2.29 and 0.14, against a competition average of 1.14 goals per team per game.
Marumo Gallants FC had not won in 15 games. Orlando Pirates carried an 11-game unbeaten run into this. Over the last five, Marumo Gallants FC had taken 1 of 15 points to Orlando Pirates's 13.
The head-to-head ledger counts 11 games: 2 Marumo Gallants FC wins, 6 for Orlando Pirates, 3 draws, at 2.36 goals per meeting.
The venue was Royal Bafokeng Stadium, with room for 42,000 spectators. A. Tom took charge of the match — our records show 99 games refereed with an average of 2.4 yellow cards per game. On the scoreboard, Orlando Pirates led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Orlando Pirates: Kabelo Kgositsile (32'), Nkosinathi Sibisi (74')
Key stats
Possession: Marumo Gallants FC 35% · Orlando Pirates 65% · Total shots: 4-10 · On target: 0-5 · Corners: 4-7