Cape Town City vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 15': Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 15'
- 40': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 40'
- 45': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Cole Alexander (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 56': Thamsanqa Mkhize (Cape Town City) Goal at 56'
- 57': Lorenzo Gordinho (Cape Town City) Substitution at 57'
- 63': Lorenzo Gordinho (Cape Town City) Yellow Card at 63'
- 70': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 70'
- 70': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
- 76': Kayden Francis (Cape Town City) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Amadou Soukouna (Cape Town City) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Thabo Nodada (Cape Town City) Substitution at 76'
- 85': Thabo Nodada (Cape Town City) Yellow Card at 85'
- 85': Stevens Goovadia (Polokwane City) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Luyolo Slatsha (Cape Town City) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
PFC |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 0 |
| 37.1 | Possession | 62.9 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 7 | 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: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Cape Town City (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Keet (GK) |
| 15 | Keanu Cupido |
| 19 | Sibusiso Ziba |
| 11 | Tshegofatso Nyama |
| 2 | Thamsanqa Mkhize |
| 55 | Gabriel Amato |
| 12 | Kamohelo Mokotjo |
| 23 | Jaeden Rhodes |
| 53 | Shakeel April |
| 21 | Prins Tjiueza |
| 10 | Haashim Domingo |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 8 | Thato Letshedi |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 9 | Hlayisi Chauke |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
South African Premier News
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Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
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Kaizer Chiefs can ill afford any further slip-ups in the CAF Confederation Cup when they host Zamalek at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
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