Magesi FC vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 22'
- 24': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Goal at 24'
- 45'+1': Kgothatso Mariba (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 46'
- 45': Sifiso Luthuli (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 48'
- 61': John Mokone (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 61'
- 64': Levy Mashiane (Magesi FC) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Kabelo Mahlasela (Magesi FC) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Nyakala Raphadu (Magesi FC) Substitution at 64'
- 71': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 71'
- 72': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Tholo Matuludi (Polokwane City) Goal at 73'
- 85': Khonadzeo Muvhango (Magesi FC) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Juan Mutudza (Polokwane City) Substitution at 88'
- 89': Tshepo Makgoga (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 89'
Statistics
PCFC |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 50.4 | Possession | 49.6 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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: Seshego 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
Magesi FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 3 | Mzwandile Buthelezi |
| 4 | Tshepo Makgoga |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 50 | Siyabonga Ndlozi |
| 5 | Kgothatso Mariba |
| 6 | Samuel Darpoh |
| 26 | Lehlohonolo Mtshali |
| 21 | Edmore Chirambadare |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
Polokwane City FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
South African Premier News
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