Durban City vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 19': Bokang Mokwena (Durban City) Goal at 19'
- 45': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 57'
- 66': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Durban City) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City) Substitution at 66'
- 72': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 72'
- 83': Thabo Nodada (Durban City) Substitution at 83'
- 84': Liam De Kock (Durban City) Substitution at 84'
- 88': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Red Card at 88'
Statistics
PCFC |
DUR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 0 |
| 49.5 | Possession | 50.5 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.0 | 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 |
| 1 | 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: Chatsworth Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
Durban City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Keet (GK) |
| 30 | Mfanafuthi Mkhize |
| 4 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 23 | Terrence Mashego |
| 2 | Emmanuel Jalai |
| 7 | Haashim Domingo |
| 8 | Athini Jodwana |
| 17 | Kyle Jurgens |
| 15 | Bokang Mokwena |
| 11 | Saziso Magawana |
| 10 | Samkelo Maseko |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 31 | Sabelo Motsa |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 16 | Siyabonga Mashini |
| 25 | Keorapetse Sebone |
South African Premier News
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