Match Report
Orlando Pirates came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Orlando Pirates had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Sekhukhune United, 6.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Orlando Pirates have 6 wins to Sekhukhune United's 4, with 2 draws, at 1.83 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 42% of meetings won. Low-scoring is the pattern: just 25% of the meetings went over two goals. Goals have dried up lately: 1 per game across the last five meetings, against 1.83 across the full history.
Orlando Stadium, capacity 40,000, hosted the game. Orlando Pirates led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Orlando Pirates: Thapelo Mokobodi (36'), Ghampani Lungu (39'), Kamogelo Sebelebele (90')
Key stats
Possession: Orlando Pirates 49% · Sekhukhune United 51% · Total shots: 11-13 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 8-10