Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Kazie Godswill (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 48'
- 65': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Wonderboy Makhubu (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 65'
- 67': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 67'
- 75': Bongani Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 75'
- 77': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Goal at 77'
- 79': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Goal at 79'
- 80': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 80'
- 84': Wonderboy Makhubu (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 84'
Statistics
 STE |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 42.8 | Possession | 57.2 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | 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 | 2 |
| 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini 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
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 42 | Brandon Junior Theron |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 37 | Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo |
Stellenbosch (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 31 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 13 | Asekho Tiwani |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill  |
| 27 | Ibraheem Jabaar |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 66 | Wayde Jooste |
| 37 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
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