Royal AM vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Commentary
- 44': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Siphesihle Msomi (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Khulekani Shezi (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 54'
- 60': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Mxolisi Macuphu (Royal AM) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 61'
- 76': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Goal at 76'
- 82': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Stevens Goovadia (Polokwane City) Substitution at 86'
- 88': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Shot Off Target at 88'
- 90': Francious Baloyi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+4': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
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ROY![]() |
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10 | Fouls | 18 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
2 | Saves | 4 |
39.7 | Possession | 60.3 |
14 | SHOTS | 7 |
5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
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 | 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: Harry Gwala Stadium
Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | +37 | 58 |
2 | Orlando Pirates | 20 | +18 | 46 |
3 | Sekhukhune United | 23 | +4 | 37 |
4 | TS Galaxy | 25 | +4 | 36 |
Line-Ups
Royal AM (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
37 | Sbangani Zulu |
14 | Thabo Matlaba |
15 | Khulekani Shezi ![]() |
10 | Andile Mpisane |
12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
26 | Sibusiso Magaqa ![]() |
33 | Sera Motebang |
34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
4 | Bulelani Nikani |
3 | Tlou Nkwe |
22 | Sinhle Makhubela |
12 | Cole Alexander |
14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule ![]() |
24 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
9 | Hlayisi Chauke |
11 | Oswin Appollis |
17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
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