Polokwane City vs SuperSport United, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 19': Christian Basomboli (SuperSport United) Goal at 19'
- 28': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 28'
- 39': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Penalty - Scored at 39'
- 45': Keanin Ayer Boya (SuperSport United) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 52'
- 81': Samir Nurkovic (SuperSport United) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Pogiso Sanoka (SuperSport United) Substitution at 81'
- 85': Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United) Substitution at 85'
- 86': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 86'
- 88': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 88'
Statistics
 SSU |
PFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 19 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 56.7 | Possession | 43.3 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 22 | +29 | 53 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 22 | +31 | 51 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 21 | +9 | 39 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 22 | +3 | 37 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki  |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 33 | Langelihle Ndlovu |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 15 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
SuperSport United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 20 | Ricardo Goss (GK) |
| 3 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
| 13 | Ime Okon |
| 19 | Neo Rapoo |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 35 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 38 | Gape Moralo |
| 7 | Bradley Grobler |
| 27 | Christian Basomboli |
| 15 | Vincent Pule |
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