TS Galaxy FC vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 12': Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy) Penalty - Saved at 12'
- 39': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 39'
- 40': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Goal at 40'
- 45': Azola Tshobeni (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Bongani Sam (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 47'
- 48': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy) Penalty - Scored at 48'
- 64': Sirgio Kammies (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 64'
- 70': Tshepo Kakora (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 70'
- 73': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 73'
- 76': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 76'
- 79': Tshepo Kakora (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 79'
- 85': Siphamandla Ngwenya (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 85'
- 87': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Kaketso Majadibodu (Chippa United) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Siphamandla Ngwenya (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 89'
Statistics
 CHI |
TSG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 9 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 7 | Saves | 1 |
| 36.1 | Possession | 63.9 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 2 |
| 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 |
| 3 | 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: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, 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
TS Galaxy FC (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu |
| 35 | Mlondi Mncwango |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 10 | Sphesihle Maduna |
| 26 | Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi |
| 27 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
| 42 | Siyanda Xulu |
| 19 | Sedwyn George |
| 9 | Junior Zindoga |
Chippa United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 5 | Seun Ndlovu |
| 50 | Bongani Sam  |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 24 | Ayabulela Konqobe |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
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