Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 35': Nkosikhona Radebe (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 35'
- 38': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 38'
- 68': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Thapelo Matlhoko (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 73': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 73'
- 82': Siyabonga Mashini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 82'
- 87': Thapelo Matlhoko (Amazulu) Goal at 87'
- 90'+1': Liam Bern (Amazulu) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+1': Gustavo Vieira Lopes (Amazulu) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+2': Sabelo Motsa (Polokwane City) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 AMA |
PCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 44.5 | Possession | 55.5 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 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 | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +5 | 14 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi  |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 36 | Juan Mutudza |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 10 | Thabiso Kutumela |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
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