MTN 8 Quarter Final – Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United
Date: 2 August 2014
Time: 20:15
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Orlando Stadium will be the fortress when the Buccaneers host SuperSport United in this MTN8 quarter-final fixture. Pirates have been boosted by their recent Carling Black Label Cup triumph over rivals Kaizer Chiefs, and are eager to continue their dominance over their cross-town rivals, Matsatsantsa a Pitori. The last time these two sides met in the MTN8 was last season when the Ghost defeated Cavin Johnson's side in a thrilling encounter that ended 2-2 in regulation and extra time, before Pirates saw off United 4-3 in spot kicks.
ORLANDO PIRATES:
Averages per game for 2013-14 season:
Shots on goal: 5.56
Entries into final third: 69.8
Successful passes: 348.98
Possession: 53.9
Successful tackles: 25.61
Key performers last season:
Defender: Happy Jele 3.55 tackles per game
Midfielder: Lehlohonolo Masalesa 41.53 passes per game
Forward/Striker: Kermit Erasmus 2.63 shots per game
Top goal scorer last season (all competitions):
Lennox Bacela (12)
Top Assists last season (all competitions):
Daine Klate (7)
SUPERSPORT UNITED:
Averages per game for 2013-14 season:
Shots on goal: 4.69
Entries into final third: 64.29
Successful passes: 294.34
Possession: 50.4
Successful tackles: 24.89
Key performers last season:
Defender: Aupa Moeketsi 4.42 tackles per game
Midfielder: David Mathebula 36.23 passes per game
Forward/Striker: Dino Ndlovu 2.38 shots per game
Top goal scorer last season (all competitions):
Thuso Phala/Bennett Chenene (5)
Top Assists last season (all competitions):
Thuso Phala (4)
Key Stats:
Stats indicate that Orlando Pirates dominate on all fronts going into this game, and will pose a real threat when the tie commences later tonight.
