Chippa United vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 18': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Goal at 18'
- 45'+1': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 46'
- 45': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Azola Tshobeni (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Oumar Comara (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 64': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 70': Giovanni Philander (Chippa United) Substitution at 70'
- 73': Mfanuvela Mafuleka (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 73'
- 78': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 78'
- 85': Malebogo Modise (Chippa United) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 ARR |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 45.4 | Possession | 54.6 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 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: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, 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
Chippa United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 5 | Seun Ndlovu |
| 50 | Bongani Sam |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 24 | Ayabulela Konqobe |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
Golden Arrows (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 22 | Jerome Karlese |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
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