On May 01, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa, a DStv Premiership match took place between Cape Town City FC and Orlando Pirates at DHL Cape Town Stadium. In the early stages, Orlando Pirates attempted to build their attack from the back and focused on wing play, but were unable to find their targets in the box. As the game progressed, Cape Town City FC began to assert themselves, pressing high and forcing errors from the Pirates, though they were unable to capitalize on these mistakes. Prior to halftime, Orlando Pirates had their first significant opportunity when Tshegofatso Mabasa’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Darren Keet.
The latter part of the first half saw both teams unable to create clear chances, resulting in a deadlock going into the break. The listed players for the teams are as follows:
Cape Town City FC: Keet, Mkhize, Cupido, Van Heerden, Gordinho, Petrus, Slatsha, Gonzalez, Rhodes, Mayo, Mpandle, Sifumba, Fisher, Goedeman, Ah Shene, Leshaba, Sereetsi, Mokhuane, Chaine, Xoki, Sesane, Hotto, Timm, Mbatha, Monyane, Kapinga, Mofokeng, Dlamini, Buthelezi, Mthethwa, Baloni, Kimvuidi, Maela, Makgopa, Ndlondlo, Otladisa. Orlando Pirates: Xoki, Sesane, Hotto, Timm, Mbatha, Monyane, Kapinga, Mofokeng, Dlamini, Buthelezi, Mthethwa, Baloni, Kimvuidi, Maela, Makgopa, Ndlondlo, Otladisa.