Golden Arrows vs Chippa United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 22': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 22'
- 45'+1': Abbubaker Mobara (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 60': Azola Tshobeni (Chippa United) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 69': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Chippa United) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 69'
- 79': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 79'
- 83': Khaya Mfecane (Chippa United) Substitution at 83'
- 84': Tshepang Makara (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 86': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 86'
- 87': Osborn Maluleke (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+3': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 90'+3'
Statistics
 CHI |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 13 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 39.8 | Possession | 60.2 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 278 | Accurate Passes | 427 |
| 349 | Passes | 503 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 19 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 36 | Clearances | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele |
| 44 | Phebonke Mbatha |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 28 | Ronaldo Van Neel |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 40 | Lungelo Nguse |
Chippa United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara  |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 31 | Imraan Jones |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 34 | Lebohang Tshabalala |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 9 | Asanele Bonani |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
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