Royal AM vs Sekhukhune United, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 28': Sikhosonke Langa (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 28'
- 45'+1': Ayanda Jiyane (Royal AM) Goal at 46'
- 45': Andy Boyeli (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 49': Sera Motebang (Royal AM) Goal at 49'
- 60': Teboho Letsema (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Kabelo Mahlasela (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 61'
- 71': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Mondli Mpoto (Royal AM) Substitution at 72'
- 80': Ayanda Jiyane (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 80'
- 81': Katlego Mkhabela (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Ryan Baartman (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 82'
- 83': Sipho Mbule (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 83'
- 86': Siphesihle Msomi (Royal AM) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Sisanda Mbhele (Royal AM) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 86'
- 90': Andy Boyeli (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 SEK |
ROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 56 | Possession | 44 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 15 | +17 | 35 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 15 | +17 | 32 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | +9 | 30 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 17 | +3 | 30 |
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 |
Sekhukhune United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Badra Ali Sangaré (GK) |
| 5 | Ryan Baartman |
| 29 | Trésor Yamba |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 14 | Sikhosonke Langa |
| 12 | Mokete Mogaila |
| 17 | Lesedi Alton Kapinga |
| 22 | Sipho Mbule |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 36 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 23 | Onassis Mntambo |
South African Premier News
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