AmaZulu vs Siwelele, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Goal at 45'
- 45': Lyle Lakay (Siwelele) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Vincent Pule (Siwelele) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 72': Wandile Dube (Amazulu) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Goal at 73'
- 77': Liam Bern (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 77'
- 81': Samir Nurkovic (Siwelele) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Koketso Sekgodiso (Siwelele) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Sphamandla Zikhali (Amazulu) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (Amazulu) Substitution at 82'
- 88': Bayanda Thabede (Amazulu) Substitution at 88'
- 90': Nyiko Mobbie (Siwelele) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
 SIW |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 60.8 | Possession | 39.2 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 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 |
| 3 | 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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern  |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 93 | Elmo Kambindu |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Siwelele (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Ricardo Goss (GK) |
| 5 | Thabo Makhele |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 15 | Relebogile Mokhuoane |
| 3 | Neo Rapoo |
| 22 | Yandisa Mfolozi |
| 6 | Gape Moralo |
| 23 | Grant Margeman |
| 16 | Tebogo Potsane |
| 11 | Christian Basomboli |
| 25 | Siviwe Magidigidi |
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