TS Galaxy FC vs Cape Town City FC, 2022-23 South African Premier Division
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Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, 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
TS Galaxy FC
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 38 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 5 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 3 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 11 | Tshegofatso Nyama |
| 23 | Marks Munyai |
| 20 | Xola Mlambo |
| 8 | Mlungisi Mbunjana |
| 7 | Orebotse Mongae |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 35 | Lindokuhle Mbatha |
| 12 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
Cape Town City FC
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Keet (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 14 | Terrence Mashego |
| 2 | Thamsanqa Mkhize |
| 3 | Thato Mokeke |
| 5 | Fidele Brice Ambina |
| 27 | Taahir Goedeman |
| 11 | Khanyisa Mayo |
| 20 | Darwin González |
| 19 | Wayde Lekay |
South African Premier News
After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
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.