Golden Arrows vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 30': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Red Card at 30'
- 45': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Mfanuvela Mafuleka (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Khulekani Shezi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 48'
- 63': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 63'
- 67': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 78'
- 85': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 85'
- 87': Lindokuhle Mathebula (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 87'
Statistics
PCFC |
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 12 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 38.7 | Possession | 61.3 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-1-2-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
Polokwane City FC (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
| 20 | Raymond Daniels |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
South African Premier News
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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
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