Siwelele vs Golden Arrows, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 49': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Goal at 49'
- 61': Michel N'Guessan (Siwelele) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Christian Basomboli (Siwelele) Goal at 61'
- 70': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 70'
- 71': Grant Margeman (Siwelele) Substitution at 71'
- 81': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 81'
- 83': Neo Mokhachane (Siwelele) Substitution at 83'
- 90': Themba Mantshiyane (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
ARR |
SIW![]() |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 51.9 | Possession | 48.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 343 | Accurate Passes | 304 |
| 416 | Passes | 388 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 19 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 21 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Venue: Free State Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Siwelele (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jody February (GK) |
| 80 | Njabulo Ngcobo |
| 4 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 2 | Yandisa Mfolozi |
| 26 | Shadrack Kobedi |
| 6 | Rasebotja Selaelo |
| 16 | Tebogo Potsane |
| 17 | Sphesihle Jeza |
| 10 | Vincent Pule |
| 11 | Christian Basomboli |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 26 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke |
| 3 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 28 | Ronaldo Van Neel |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
South African Premier News
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
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.
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