Royal AM vs Cape Town City, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Commentary
- 8': Prins Tjiueza (Cape Town City) Goal at 8'
- 23': Sbangani Zulu (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 23'
- 29': Aprocius Petrus (Cape Town City) Yellow Card at 29'
- 40': Fortune Makaringe (Cape Town City) Substitution at 40'
- 51': Sera Motebang (Royal AM) Substitution at 51'
- 61': Sanele Radebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 61'
- 69': Amadou Soukouna (Cape Town City) Substitution at 69'
- 70': Luyolo Slatsha (Cape Town City) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Taahir Goedeman (Cape Town City) Substitution at 70'
- 71': Tshegofatso Nyama (Cape Town City) Yellow Card at 71'
- 80': Sisanda Mbhele (Royal AM) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Substitution at 80'
- 84': Sera Motebang (Royal AM) Goal at 84'
- 85': Kayden Francis (Cape Town City) Substitution at 85'
- 86': Lorenzo Gordinho (Cape Town City) Yellow Card at 86'
- 90'+4': Lesego Manganyi (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 CTFC |
ROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 53.8 | Possession | 46.2 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 7 | +11 | 18 |
| 3 | Polokwane City | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch | 7 | +4 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Royal AM (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 13 | Lesego Manganyi  |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 15 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 11 | Sabelo Sithole |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 38 | Levy Mashiane |
Cape Town City (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Keet (GK) |
| 15 | Keanu Cupido |
| 25 | Lorenzo Gordinho |
| 11 | Tshegofatso Nyama |
| 2 | Thamsanqa Mkhize |
| 4 | Aprocius Petrus |
| 12 | Kamohelo Mokotjo |
| 20 | Darwin González |
| 23 | Jaeden Rhodes |
| 21 | Prins Tjiueza |
| 10 | Haashim Domingo |
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