Golden Arrows vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 30': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Red Card at 30'
- 45': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Mfanuvela Mafuleka (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Khulekani Shezi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 48'
- 63': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 63'
- 67': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 78'
- 85': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 85'
- 87': Lindokuhle Mathebula (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 87'
Statistics
 PCFC |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 12 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 38.7 | Possession | 61.3 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 4 | 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 (4-1-2-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi  |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
Polokwane City FC (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi  |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
| 20 | Raymond Daniels |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
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