Polokwane City vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Gladwin Shitolo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 4'
- 28': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 28'
- 34': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 34'
- 34': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 34'
- 35': Lungelo Dube (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 35'
- 57': Gladwin Shitolo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 57'
- 60': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 60'
- 63': Xolani Ngcobo (Golden Arrows) Red Card at 63'
- 67': Edward Maova (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Oumar Comara (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 72': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Goal at 72'
- 81': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 82'
- 90'+4': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 94'
- 90'+6': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Goal at 96'
Statistics
ARR |
PFC![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 53.7 | Possession | 46.3 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 24 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | 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 |
| 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: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
| 31 | Sabelo Motsa |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 12 | Saketso Moremi |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 28 | Levy Mashiane |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 20 | Raymond Daniels |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 28 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 23 | Lungelo Dube |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 29 | Sabelo Sithole |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
South African Premier News
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.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
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.
After a 1-0 home win against Otohô d'Oyo in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener, last season's semifinalists, Stellenbosch FC, prepare for a visit to Singida Black Stars in Zanzibar on Sunday.
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