Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

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Kaizer Chiefs are hosting Polokwane City FC at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

  • 41': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 41'
  • 45': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
  • 54': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 54'
  • 56': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 56'
  • 71': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 71'
  • 78': Langelihle Ndlovu (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 78'
  • 78': Ranga Piniel Chivaviro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
  • 78': Dillon Solomons (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 78'
  • 81': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'

Statistics

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8 Fouls 12
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
4 Corner Kicks 5
2 Saves 2
31.8 Possession 68.2
7 SHOTS 15
2 ON GOAL 2
0.3 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
1 Blocked Shots 5
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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Full Standings

Line-Ups

KAI Kaizer Chiefs (3-4-1-2)

No. Name
1 Brandon Peterson (GK)
2 Edmilson Dove
48 Bradley Cross
84 Inácio Santos
8 Moegamat Yusuf Maart
5 Sibongiseni Mthethwa
42 Mduduzi Shabalala
99 Makabi Lilepo Yellow Card
18 Dillon Solomons Yellow Card
40 Tashreeq Morris
36 Wandile Duba

PCFC Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
50 Brian Bwire (GK)
34 Lebohang Nkaki
4 Bulelani Nikani
33 Langelihle Ndlovu Yellow Card
42 Surprise Manthosi
8 Thato Letshedi Yellow Card
21 Manuel Kambala
14 Ndamulelo Maphangule
15 Nyakala Raphadu
17 Bonginkosi Dlamini
7 Mokibelo Ramabu

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