Milford FC vs Kruger United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 28': Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 28'
- 38': Jabulile Gxakoshe (Milford FC) Yellow Card at 38'
- 42': Menzi Chili (Milford FC) Red Card at 42'
- 44': Morne Nel (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45'+1': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'+1'
- 45': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tonny Likhona Mbunga (Milford FC) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Goal at 51'
- 54': Cebolenkosi Mthethwa (Milford FC) Yellow Card at 54'
- 63': Heaven Sereets (Kruger United) Substitution at 63'
- 68': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Goal at 68'
- 70': Katlego Mohamme (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 70'
- 74': Mjabulise Mkhize (Milford FC) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Thabana Mabena (Milford FC) Substitution at 74'
- 76': Thabana Mabena (Milford FC) Goal at 76'
- 77': Sipho Sibiya (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 77'
- 80': Phakamani Ngxongo (Milford FC) Substitution at 80'
- 88': Thulane Matthews Ndlela (Kruger United) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Mlungisi Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 KRU |
MIL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 9 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 6 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 47.5 | Possession | 52.5 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 273 | Accurate Passes | 288 |
| 351 | Passes | 384 |
| 0.8 | 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 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 12 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 21 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Venue: Sugar Ray Xulu 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
Milford FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Siphamandla Hleza (GK) |
| 22 | Olwethu Cele |
| 5 | Vusumuzi Mthabela |
| 55 | Cebolenkosi Mthethwa  |
| 14 | Sifiso Mdluli |
| 23 | Thobani Nkululeko Bhengu |
| 10 | Menzi Chili  |
| 4 | Bhekani Mthiyane |
| 11 | Mvelo Zikakayo |
| 17 | Jabulile Gxakoshe |
| 21 | Siphosethu Ndlabi |
Kruger United (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 4 | Sipho Sibiya |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 29 | Sidney Fakude |
| 22 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 8 | Morne Nel |
| 3 | Shane Saralina |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
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