Royal AM vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 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
PFC |
ROY![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 21 | +25 | 48 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 21 | +7 | 34 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 21 | +2 | 34 |
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 |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will have an opportunity to put daylight between themselves and Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race when the Buccaneers host Siwelele on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Kaizer Chiefs are in urgent need of a win to end their nightmare run when they host Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
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Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.
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