Kruger United vs Stellenbosch, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
77': Katlego MohammeAbout
Match Commentary
- 2': Darrel Matsheke (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 2'
- 6': Katlego Mohamme (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 6'
- 27': Keanan Johannessen (Stellenbosch) Goal at 27'
- 28': Nkosinathi Thwala (Kruger United) Substitution at 28'
- 51': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 51'
- 58': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Thabiso Lebitso (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 58'
- 61': Aphiwe Mpothwe (Kruger United) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Lesedi Alton Kapinga (Kruger United) Substitution at 61'
- 67': Siviwe Nkwali (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 67'
- 73': Celimpilo Ngema (Kruger United) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Wonderboy Makhubu (Kruger United) Substitution at 73'
- 76': Qobolwakhe Sibande (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Vuyolwethu Andries (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Katlego Mohamme (Kruger United) Red Card at 77'
Statistics
 STE |
KRU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 38.3 | Possession | 61.7 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 185 | Accurate Passes | 348 |
| 289 | Passes | 452 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 18 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 46 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Kruger United (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme  |
| 4 | Sipho Sibiya |
| 55 | Ayabulela Konqobe |
| 12 | Boitumelo Malatjie |
| 22 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 10 | Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela |
| 44 | Tatenda Tavengwa |
| 27 | Asekho Tiwani |
| 7 | Mlungisi Zwane |
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 4 | Luthando Vena |
| 30 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 31 | Darrel Matsheke |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 20 | Keanan Johannessen |
| 11 | Quwan Plaatjies |
| 32 | Raoul Daniels |
| 67 | Bradley Grobler |
South African Premier News
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