Sekhukhune United FC vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 12': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 12'
- 19': Vusumuzi Mncube (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 19'
- 36': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 36'
- 45': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 58'
- 61': Mokete Mogaila (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 61'
- 63': Thato Khiba (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 63'
- 75': Amede Diomande (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Siphesihle Mkhize (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
Statistics
 PCFC |
SEK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 39.8 | Possession | 60.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.2 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 29 | Trésor Yamba |
| 25 | Vuyo Letlapa |
| 2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 21 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 8 | Thabang Monare |
| 37 | Thato Khiba  |
| 17 | Bradley Grobler |
| 10 | Vusumuzi Mncube |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
Polokwane City FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
South African Premier News
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