Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 41': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 41'
- 45': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 54'
- 56': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 56'
- 71': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 71'
- 78': Langelihle Ndlovu (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 78'
- 78': Ranga Piniel Chivaviro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Dillon Solomons (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 78'
- 81': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
Statistics
PFC |
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|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 31.8 | Possession | 68.2 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 2 | Edmilson Dove |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 40 | Tashreeq Morris |
| 36 | Wandile Duba |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 33 | Langelihle Ndlovu |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 8 | Thato Letshedi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 15 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
South African Premier News
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