Stellenbosch vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 26': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 26'
- 39': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Penalty - Scored at 39'
- 45'+1': Thabelo Tshikweta (Polokwane City) Goal at 46'
- 45'+3': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 48'
- 45': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Goal at 59'
- 62': Sanele Barns (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
- 70': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
- 74': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 74'
- 77': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 77'
- 85': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 85'
- 88': Brian Bwire (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 88'
- 89': Mpho Mvundlela (Polokwane City) Substitution at 89'
- 90': Turan Manafov (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 PCFC |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 42.7 | Possession | 57.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 14 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 2 | Turan Manafov  |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 8 | Khomotjo Lekoloane |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 15 | Muzomuhle Khanyi |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 10 | Puleng Dennis Tlolane |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 16 | Siyabonga Mashini |
| 25 | Keorapetse Sebone |
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