Golden Arrows vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 15': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 15'
- 28': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 28'
- 45': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Somila Ntsundwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 63'
- 64': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 76': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 76'
- 80': Bongani Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 80'
- 87': Seun Ndlovu (Chippa United) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
 CHI |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 68 | Possession | 32 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini 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
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 51 | Mfanuvela Mafuleka |
| 16 | David Lukhele |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 47 | Sboniso Madonsela |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion  |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
Chippa United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 24 | Ayabulela Konqobe |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
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