TS Galaxy FC vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 17': Puso Dithejane (TS Galaxy) Goal at 17'
- 45': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 48'
- 57': Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Mory Cheick Keita (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 57'
- 65': Nhlanhla Zwane (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 65'
- 67': McBeth Mahlangu (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Nhlanhla Mgaga (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 68'
- 77': Nhlanhla Mgaga (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 77'
- 83': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Mory Cheick Keita (TS Galaxy) Goal at 83'
- 88': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Goal at 88'
Statistics
 ARR |
TSG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 50.1 | Possession | 49.9 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
TS Galaxy FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 25 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 5 | Igor Salatiel Silva |
| 3 | Solomon Letsoenyo |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 6 | Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini |
| 10 | Sphesihle Maduna |
| 13 | Mehdi Ouamri |
| 15 | Puso Dithejane |
| 27 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
Golden Arrows (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 15 | Oumar Comara |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele |
| 47 | Sboniso Madonsela |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 37 | Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo |
South African Premier News
The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.
Ligue 1 club Lille announced the signing of South Africa left-back Thato Sibiya on loan with an option to buy from Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.
After Sport, Arts & Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's ultimatum that SAFA put in place a viable plan for the rollout of VAR technology or face a recall of funds, the association acknowledged delays, but said the money remains secure.
South African Minister of Sport, Art & Culture, Gayton McKenzie has questioned the absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 2026-27, and threatened to recall a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA).
After their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first leg win over Sekhukhune United, Orlando Pirates will look to get another victory over Cedric Kaze's side when they host them in the South African Premiership on Tuesday.