Amazulu vs Royal AM, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 17': Celimpilo Ngema (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 17'
- 37': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Goal at 37'
- 45': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Goal at 48'
- 51': Kabelo Mahlasela (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 51'
- 59': Tshepang Moremi (Amazulu) Substitution at 59'
- 64': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 64'
- 68': Mfundo Thikazi (Royal AM) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Levy Mashiane (Royal AM) Substitution at 68'
- 75': Xolani Vezi (Royal AM) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Sisanda Mbhele (Royal AM) Substitution at 75'
- 78': Levy Mashiane (Royal AM) Goal at 78'
- 81': Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama (Amazulu) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Senzo Ndlovu (Amazulu) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Richard Ofori (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 86'
- 90'+1': Sabelo Shezi (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+1': Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+2': Mbongeni Gumede (Amazulu) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 ROY |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 48.2 | Possession | 51.8 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 | 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
Amazulu (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Richard Ofori (GK)  |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 23 | Ramahlwe Mphahlele |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 26 | Wayde Jooste |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 10 | Celimpilo Ngema |
| 8 | Ben Motshwari |
| 9 | Etiosa Ighodaro |
| 21 | Rowan Human |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
Royal AM (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Mondli Mpoto (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 19 | Sabelo Shezi |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 70 | Smiso Gumede |
| 5 | Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini |
| 45 | Sedwyn George |
| 11 | Sabelo Sithole |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
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