Kruger United vs Durban City, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 7': Jean Lwamba (Durban City) Goal at 7'
- 23': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 23'
- 28': Ebrahim Seedat (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 28'
- 43': Leandro Sirino (Durban City) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45'+1': Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 50': Leandro Sirino (Durban City) Goal at 50'
- 59': Ethan Duncan Brooks (Durban City) Substitution at 59'
- 62': Luphumlo Sifumba (Durban City) Substitution at 62'
- 63': Siphamandla Ncanana (Durban City) Substitution at 63'
- 64': Tatenda Tavengwa (Kruger United) Substitution at 64'
- 77': Sidney Fakude (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 77'
- 77': Mlungisi Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Wonderboy Makhubu (Kruger United) Substitution at 77'
- 80': Haashim Domingo (Durban City) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Tashreeq Morris (Durban City) Substitution at 80'
- 88': Siphamandla Ncanana (Durban City) Yellow Card at 88'
- 90': Thokozani Sibanyoni (Kruger United) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
 DUR |
KRU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 9 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 13 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 47.1 | Possession | 52.9 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 242 | Accurate Passes | 278 |
| 346 | Passes | 368 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 17 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 20 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 49 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, 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
Kruger United (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 4 | Sipho Sibiya |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat  |
| 29 | Sidney Fakude |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 10 | Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela |
| 8 | Morne Nel |
| 12 | Boitumelo Malatjie |
| 22 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
Durban City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Fredrick Asare (GK) |
| 22 | Liam De Kock |
| 27 | Siyabonga Vukile Msomi |
| 24 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Bandile Shandu |
| 17 | Kyle Jurgens |
| 23 | Tylo Jordan Sanger |
| 18 | Brooklyn Poggenpoel |
| 20 | Jean Lwamba |
| 8 | Leandro Sirino |
| 10 | Samkelo Maseko |
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