TS Galaxy FC vs Kruger United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 39': Mpho Welcome Maoke (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 39'
- 41': Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 41'
- 45': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Motsie Matima (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lesedi Alton Kapinga (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Veluyeke Zulu (TS Galaxy FC) Red Card at 50'
- 53': Edson Khumalo (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 53'
- 54': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 54'
- 55': Lennol Mathebula (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 55'
- 65': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Substitution at 65'
- 73': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Goal at 73'
- 77': Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Tshepo Kakora (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 77'
- 83': Ebrahim Seedat (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 83'
- 86': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Kruger United) Substitution at 86'
- 90': Tatenda Tavengwa (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
KRU |
TSG![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 52.6 | Possession | 47.4 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 274 | Accurate Passes | 221 |
| 351 | Passes | 319 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 16 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 33 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: Solomon Mahlangu Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
TS Galaxy FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu |
| 33 | Sifiso Ngobeni |
| 24 | Lennol Mathebula |
| 36 | Camagu Mdevulana |
| 6 | Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 11 | Anslin Williams |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 17 | Victor Letsoalo |
| 19 | Sedwyn George |
Kruger United (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 5 | Thulane Matthews Ndlela |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 12 | Boitumelo Malatjie |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
| 4 | Sipho Sibiya |
| 9 | Wonderboy Makhubu |
| 44 | Tatenda Tavengwa |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 7 | Mlungisi Zwane |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.
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