Royal AM vs Golden Arrows, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Royal AM

3': Sibusiso Magaqa
71': Sera Motebang
85': Thabo Matlaba (P)

Canceled
2 - 3

Golden Arrows

72': Ryan Moon (P)
74': Ryan Moon
86': Xolani Ngcobo (OG)

About

Royal AM are hosting Golden Arrows at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

3': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Goal at 3'
41': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 41'
45': Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
45': Menzi Masuku (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
58': Olwethu Ncube (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 58'
58': Blessing Andile Mchunu (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 58'
58': Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 58'
59': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 59'
71': Sera Motebang (Royal AM) Red Card at 71'
72': Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows) Penalty - Scored at 72'
74': Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows) Goal at 74'
75': Blessing Andile Mchunu (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 75'
84': Gladwin Shitolo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 84'
85': Thabo Matlaba (Royal AM) Penalty - Scored at 85'
86': Xolani Ngcobo (Royal AM) Own Goal at 86'
90': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 90'
90'+4': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Substitution at 94'

Statistics

ARR		ROY
18	Fouls	10
3	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	1
0	Offsides	0
12	Corner Kicks	6
4	Saves	6
53.5	Possession	46.5
17	SHOTS	14
11	ON GOAL	6
0.6	On Target %	0.4
1	Penalty Goals	1
1	Penalty Kicks Taken	1
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
2	Blocked Shots	1
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium
Location: Pietermaritzburg, 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

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Royal AM (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
32	Xolani Ngcobo (GK)
31	Ayanda Jiyane
37	Sbangani Zulu
14	Thabo Matlaba
20	Zukile Mkhize
10	Andile Mpisane
26	Sibusiso Magaqa
48	Ayabulela Maxwele
33	Sera Motebang
35	Bandile Dlamini
12	Kabelo Mahlasela

Royal AM Substitutes:

Hopewell Cele, Sabelo Sithole, Lesego Manganyi, Sedwyn George, Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini, Mondli Mpoto, Mfundo Thikazi, Philani Sithebe, Sabelo Shezi.

Golden Arrows (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
34	Edward Maova (GK)
5	Gladwin Shitolo
33	Keenan Phillips
24	Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini
35	Themba Mantshiyane
42	Brandon Junior Theron
11	Nduduzo Sibiya
12	Velemseni Ndwandwe
38	Siyanda Mthanti
14	Angelo Van Rooi
20	Moyela Libamba

Golden Arrows Substitutes:

Menzi Masuku, David Lukhele, Sbonelo Cele, Blessing Andile Mchunu, Nhlanhla Zwane, Olwethu Ncube, Sifiso Mlungwana, Ryan Moon, Lungelo Dube.

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