Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 39': Siviwe Nkwali (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 39'
- 45': Ashley Du Preez (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thabiso Lebitso (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 61': Themba Mantshiyane (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 61'
- 62': Luthando Vena (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 62'
- 64': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 67': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 67'
- 70': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 70'
- 71': Kgaogelo Ramushu (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 76': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 80': Tshenzhelani Radzhadzhi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 80'
- 89': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 89'
Statistics
 STE |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 42.1 | Possession | 57.9 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 272 | Accurate Passes | 430 |
| 364 | Passes | 521 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 16 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 17 | Clearances | 33 |
Game Information
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane  |
| 26 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke |
| 3 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 23 | Ousman Barry |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 29 | Sabelo Sithole |
| 17 | Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 4 | Luthando Vena |
| 21 | Gopolang Taunyana |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 11 | Quwan Plaatjies |
| 32 | Raoul Daniels |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
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