Royal AM vs Golden Arrows, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Commentary
- 3': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Goal at 3'
- 41': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 41'
- 45': Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Menzi Masuku (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Olwethu Ncube (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Blessing Andile Mchunu (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 58'
- 59': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 59'
- 71': Sera Motebang (Royal AM) Red Card at 71'
- 72': Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows) Penalty - Scored at 72'
- 74': Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows) Goal at 74'
- 75': Blessing Andile Mchunu (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 75'
- 84': Gladwin Shitolo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 84'
- 85': Thabo Matlaba (Royal AM) Penalty - Scored at 85'
- 86': Xolani Ngcobo (Royal AM) Own Goal at 86'
- 90': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+4': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Substitution at 94'
Statistics
 ARR |
ROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 12 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 6 |
| 53.5 | Possession | 46.5 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 11 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 | 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: Harry Gwala Stadium
Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 18 | +33 | 48 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 15 | +17 | 36 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 18 | +6 | 31 |
| 4 | Polokwane City | 19 | +1 | 30 |
Line-Ups
Royal AM (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 20 | Zukile Mkhize |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 33 | Sera Motebang  |
| 35 | Bandile Dlamini |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
Golden Arrows (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 5 | Gladwin Shitolo  |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 42 | Brandon Junior Theron |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
| 20 | Moyela Libamba |
South African Premier News
A month and a half after Orlando Pirates suffered a frustrating defeat away at Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership, the Buccaneers will host the return PSL fixture on February 22.
As Orlando Pirates prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a title race six-pointer a week after beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in a thrilling Soweto Derby, there is still no doubt that the latter leads the way in terms of fanfare.
Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Orlando Pirates to Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday February 8, in what is effectively a South African Premiership title race six-pointer.
After a thrilling Soweto Derby on Saturday, South African Premiership fans' attention now turns to the Tshwane derby between SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns in Atteridgeville on Wednesday February 5.
Fresh off Saturday's Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates face another important Premiership fixture as they visit Sekhukhune United on Wednesday.