Golden Arrows vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 4'
- 23': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 23'
- 31': Mbulelo Wagaba (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 31'
- 45': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thabo Matlaba (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 62': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Alwande Booysen (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 62'
- 66': Tshepo Brian Matsemela (Orbit College) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Lethabo Modimoeng (Orbit College) Substitution at 66'
- 69': Thulani Jingana (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 69'
- 71': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Goal at 72'
- 81': Ndumiso Ngiba (Orbit College) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Yanga Madiba (Orbit College) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Oumar Comara (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 82'
- 90'+3': Thabang Nhlapo (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
 ORB |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 6 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 5 |
| 44.9 | Possession | 55.1 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, 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 (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 15 | Oumar Comara  |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
Orbit College (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 4 | Olaoleng Mokgosi |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 21 | Katlego Mkhabela |
| 15 | Given Thibedi |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 7 | Gomolemo Khoto |
| 11 | Thuso Moleleki |
| 14 | Mbulelo Wagaba |
| 10 | Monnapule Saleng |
South African Premier News
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