Polokwane City FC vs Stellenbosch, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 23': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 23'
- 26': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Goal at 26'
- 35': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 35'
- 45': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Goal at 45'
- 45': Hlayisi Chauke (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Kyle Jurgens (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 47'
- 65': Nyakala Raphadu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Substitution at 65'
- 67': Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 67'
- 71': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Ibraheem Jabaar (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 71'
- 74': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 74'
- 80': Kyle Jurgens (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 80'
- 84': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 85'
Statistics
 STE |
PCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 20 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 57.3 | Possession | 42.7 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 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 Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani  |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 10 | Puleng Dennis Tlolane |
| 12 | Cole Alexander |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 20 | Raymond Daniels |
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Masuluke Oscarine (GK) |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 45 | Ismaël Olivier Toure |
| 21 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 18 | Andre De Jong |
| 8 | Sihle Nduli |
| 15 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 10 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 20 | Sanele Barns |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
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