Polokwane City FC vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership2 - 2
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Match Timeline
- 14': Thabang Nhlapo (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 14'
- 15': Halalisani Vilakazi (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 15'
- 26': Thabelo Tshikweta (Polokwane City) Goal at 26'
- 43': Thabelo Tshikweta (Polokwane City) Goal at 43'
- 45': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 48'
- 51': Surprise (Orbit College) Penalty - Scored at 51'
- 65': Saketso Moremi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 65'
- 68': Mbulelo Wagaba (Orbit College) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Gomolemo Khoto (Orbit College) Substitution at 68'
- 75': Rudzani Thobo (Polokwane City) Substitution at 75'
- 87': Atisang Batsi (Orbit College) Goal at 87'
- 90'+3': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 93'
- 90'+3': Realeboga Potsana (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 93'
- 90'+5': Siyabonga Mashini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 95'
- 90'+6': Ben Motshwari (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 96'
Statistics
 ORB |
PCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 51.9 | Possession | 48.1 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.8 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 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 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe  |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
| 47 | Monty Batlhabane |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 25 | Keorapetse Sebone |
Orbit College (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 21 | Katlego Mkhabela |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 28 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 8 | Realeboga Potsana |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 2 | Ben Motshwari |
| 10 | Surprise |
| 11 | Thuso Moleleki |
| 25 | Siyabulela Mabele |
South African Premier News
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