AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 17': Sandile Mthethwa (Amazulu) Goal at 17'
- 21': Nkosikhona Radebe (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 21'
- 45': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 69': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Mfanuvela Mafuleka (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Substitution at 95'
- 90'+5': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Goal at 95'
Statistics
 ARR |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 58.6 | Possession | 41.4 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 7 | 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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, 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 |
Line-Ups
AmaZulu (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan  |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 21 | Thapelo Matlhoko |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Golden Arrows (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 37 | Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo |
| 46 | Siphesihle Msomi |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
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