Royal AM vs Polokwane City FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 44': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Siphesihle Msomi (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Khulekani Shezi (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 54'
- 60': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Mxolisi Macuphu (Royal AM) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 61'
- 76': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Goal at 76'
- 82': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Stevens Goovadia (Polokwane City) Substitution at 86'
- 88': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Shot Off Target at 88'
- 90': Francious Baloyi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+4': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 PCFC |
ROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 18 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 39.7 | Possession | 60.3 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium
Location: Pietermaritzburg, 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
Royal AM (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 15 | Khulekani Shezi  |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa |
| 33 | Sera Motebang |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 22 | Sinhle Makhubela |
| 12 | Cole Alexander |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 24 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 9 | Hlayisi Chauke |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
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