Golden Arrows vs SuperSport United, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Nokutenda Mangezi (SuperSport United) Yellow Card at 4'
- 45': Brandon Junior Theron (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 46': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 46'
- 53': Pogiso Sanoka (SuperSport United) Substitution at 53'
- 61': Olwethu Ncube (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Gape Moralo (SuperSport United) Substitution at 61'
- 64': Blessing Andile Mchunu (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 64'
- 69': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Bongani Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 69'
- 79': Lwanda Mbanjwa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 79'
- 87': Vincent Pule (SuperSport United) Substitution at 87'
- 88': Ghamphani Lungu (SuperSport United) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+5': Bongani Cele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 95'
Statistics
 SSU |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 45.1 | Possession | 54.9 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Mpumalanga Stadium
Location: Hammarsdale, 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
Golden Arrows (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 5 | Gladwin Shitolo |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele  |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 40 | Lungelo Nguse |
| 37 | Blessing Andile Mchunu |
| 16 | David Lukhele |
SuperSport United (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 3 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
| 42 | Bilal Baloyi |
| 13 | Ime Okon |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 5 | Eric Mbangossoum |
| 25 | Keanin Ayer Boya |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 9 | Nokutenda Mangezi |
| 14 | Tashreeq Morris |
South African Premier News
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