Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates

PSL 6 May 2025, 17:30
Golden Arrows
Golden Arrows
1–2
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates
🏟 Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban) 👤 M. Thulo Round 22

Match report

Orlando Pirates edged past Golden Arrows 2-1 in the PSL on 6 May 2025. The game was goalless at the break before all 3 goals arrived after half-time.

Golden Arrows had 12 shots to Orlando Pirates' 10.

The match was played at Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban), with M. Thulo in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 48% - 52% Shots 12 - 10 On target 4 - 3 Corners 4 - 7 Fouls 11 - 9 Yellow cards 4
8
Player of the match
Nhlanhla Zwane
Golden Arrows · captained the side
8 Mbekezeli Mbokazi 1 assist
8 Kabelo Dlamini 1 assist
7 Siyanda Mthanti 1 goal
7 Patrick Maswanganyi 1 goal
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 7–4 5–6
Shots On Goal 1–0 3–3
Ball Possession 49–51 —
Corners 2–5 2–2
Attacks 38–28 37–37
Match statistics
4 Corners 7
5 Substitution 5
75 Attacks 65
50 Dangerous Attacks 37
3 On Target 3
8 Off Target 7
12 Shots Total 10
4 Shots On Goal 3
5 Shots Off Goal 5
3 Shots Blocked 2
5 Shots Inside Box 8
7 Shots Outside Box 2
11 Fouls 9
4 Corners 7
5 Offsides 5
48% Ball Possession 52%
3 Yellow Cards 1
1 Saves 4
361 Passes Total 403
299 Passes Accurate 327
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Golden Arrows · 4-2-3-1
34 E. Maova
46 S. Msomi 39 A. Jiyane 26 S. Kobedi 30 S. Cele
12 V. Ndwandwe 24 N. Dlamini
38 S. Mthanti 41 N. Zwane 11 N. Sibiya
28 T. Matlaba
Orlando Pirates · 4-2-3-1
35 M. Buthelezi
26 B. Shandu 27 T. Xoki 44 M. Mbokazi 3 D. Rooyen
18 K. Dlamini 8 M. Makhaula
30 Y. Madiba 28 P. Maswanganyi 25 K. Kimvuidi
42 B. Radiopane
Golden Arrows
Coach
M. Mngqithi
Substitutes
  • 33 Keenan Phillips
  • 25 Ayabulela Maxwele
  • 16 David Lukhele
  • 14 Angelo Van Rooi
  • 1 Ismail Watenga
  • 27 Ntsikelelo Nxadi
  • 29 Sabelo Sithole
  • 50 Menzi Masuku
  • 7 Kagiso Malinga
Orlando Pirates
Coach
José Riveiro
Substitutes
  • 47 Simphiwe Selepe
  • 29 Paseka Mako
  • 19 Tshegofatso Mabasa
  • 34 Siyabonga Ndlozi
  • 33 Mohau Nkota
  • 40 Siyabonga Dladla
  • 23 Innocent Maela
  • 7 Deon Hotto
  • 17 Evidence Makgopa
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ S. Selepe ↓ M. Makhaula Orlando Pirates
  • 56' ↑ K. Phillips ↓ S. Kobedi Golden Arrows
  • 56' ↑ A. Maxwele ↓ S. Msomi Golden Arrows
  • 62' ↑ T. Mabasa ↓ B. Radiopane Orlando Pirates
  • 62' ↑ P. Mako ↓ B. Shandu Orlando Pirates
  • 74' ↑ S. Ndlozi ↓ D. van Rooyen Orlando Pirates
  • 74' ↑ M. Nkota ↓ Y. Madiba Orlando Pirates
  • 76' ↑ T. Lukhele ↓ T. Matlaba Golden Arrows
  • 76' ↑ A. Van Rooi ↓ N. Zwane Golden Arrows
Cards
  • 20' M. Makhaula Orlando Pirates
  • 26' N. Dlamini Golden Arrows
  • 68' S. Cele Golden Arrows
  • 90+4' D. T. Lukhele Golden Arrows
Head-to-head
Golden Arrows 1 3 draws 7 Orlando Pirates
2026-04-07 Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows 5 - 0
2025-11-05 Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates 1 - 3
2025-05-13 Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows 3 - 0
2025-05-06 Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates 1 - 2
2024-04-06 Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows 7 - 1
2023-12-17 Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates 1 - 2
Recent form
Golden Arrows D D D W W
Orlando Pirates D D D D W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates?
Golden Arrows lost 1-2 against Orlando Pirates on 6 May 2025.
Who won Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates?
Orlando Pirates won the match 2-1.
Where was Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates played?
The match was played at Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban).
Who had more possession in Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates?
Orlando Pirates had 52% of possession, compared to 48% for the other side.