Royal AM vs TS Galaxy FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Dzenan Zajmovic (TS Galaxy) Goal at 8'
- 20': Thato Khiba (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 20'
- 29': Mlungisi Sikakane (Royal AM) Substitution at 29'
- 34': Samukelo Kabini (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 34'
- 38': Sera Motebang (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 38'
- 45'+4': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy) Goal at 49'
- 45': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Penalty - Scored at 52'
- 58': Mpho Mvelase (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 58'
- 66': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (TS Galaxy) Penalty - Scored at 66'
- 71': Lebone Seema (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 71'
- 75': Sisanda Mbhele (Royal AM) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Nhlanhla Mgaga (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Lindokuhle Mbatha (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 81'
- 85': Eliezer Ira (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 85'
- 90'+3': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
 TSG |
ROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 45 | Possession | 55 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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: 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 |
Line-Ups
Royal AM (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 15 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa  |
| 33 | Sera Motebang |
| 38 | Levy Mashiane |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
TS Galaxy FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 25 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 5 | Samukele Kabini |
| 3 | Solomon Letsoenyo |
| 23 | Marks Munyai |
| 9 | Dzenan Zajmovic |
| 12 | Thato Khiba |
| 8 | Mlungisi Mbunjana |
| 17 | Victor Letsoalo |
| 11 | Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu |
| 21 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
South African Premier News
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