Polokwane City FC vs Stellenbosch, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 16': Giovanni Philander (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 16'
- 22': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Stellenbosch) Goal at 22'
- 45': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Goal at 60'
- 65': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Vuyo Kopamotse (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 65'
- 67': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 67'
- 75': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 75'
- 79': Ashley Du Preez (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Raoul Daniels (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Raoul Daniels (Stellenbosch) Goal at 80'
- 81': Luthando Vena (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 81'
Statistics
 STE |
PCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 51.1 | Possession | 48.9 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 189 | Accurate Passes | 186 |
| 308 | Passes | 315 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 20 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 38 | Clearances | 49 |
Game Information
Venue: Seshego Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 44 | Tidimalo Molokwane |
| 18 | Giovanni Philander |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
Stellenbosch (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 4 | Luthando Vena  |
| 21 | Gopolang Taunyana |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 7 | Devon Titus |
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