Golden Arrows vs Durban City, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 17': Khulekani Shezi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 17'
- 36': Fezile Gcaba (Durban City) Yellow Card at 36'
- 37': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Goal at 37'
- 45': Jean Lwamba (Durban City) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Luphumlo Sifumba (Durban City) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 60'
- 60': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Bongani-Junior Mthembu (Durban City) Substitution at 61'
- 67': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 71': Oumar Comara (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 71'
- 78': Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 78'
- 80': Letsie Koapeng (Durban City) Substitution at 80'
- 85': Haashim Domingo (Durban City) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+1': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 DUR |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 57.9 | Possession | 42.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 4 | 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 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso  |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 37 | Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo |
Durban City (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Keet (GK) |
| 5 | Siphamandla Ncanana |
| 22 | Liam De Kock |
| 4 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 17 | Kyle Jurgens |
| 26 | Thabo Nodada |
| 23 | Terrence Mashego |
| 2 | Emmanuel Jalai |
| 15 | Bokang Mokwena |
| 11 | Saziso Magawana |
| 10 | Samkelo Maseko |
South African Premier News
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