Siwelele vs Chippa United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 15': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 15'
- 44': Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Sirgio Kammies (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Goal at 52'
- 56': Relebogile Mokhuoane (Siwelele) Yellow Card at 56'
- 56': Rasebotja Selaelo (Siwelele) Substitution at 56'
- 57': Sphesihle Jeza (Siwelele) Yellow Card at 57'
- 66': Neo Mokhachane (Siwelele) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Manelis Mazibuko (Siwelele) Substitution at 66'
- 69': Seun Ndlovu (Chippa United) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 69'
- 75': Yandisa Mfolozi (Siwelele) Goal at 75'
- 83': Goodman Mosele (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 83'
- 84': Khaya Mfecane (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 88': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Siwelele) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 CHI |
SIW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 48.5 | Possession | 51.5 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 257 | Accurate Passes | 277 |
| 349 | Passes | 366 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 14 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 24 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: Free State Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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
Siwelele (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Samukelo Xulo (GK) |
| 33 | Siyabonga Ndebele |
| 80 | Njabulo Ngcobo |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 2 | Yandisa Mfolozi |
| 8 | Relebogile Mokhuoane  |
| 23 | Grant Margeman |
| 20 | Blessing Thulo |
| 17 | Sphesihle Jeza |
| 19 | Hamza Issah |
| 10 | Vincent Pule |
Chippa United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 31 | Imraan Jones |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 34 | Lebohang Tshabalala |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 29 | Ntuthuko Mlotshwa |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
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