TS Galaxy FC vs Kruger United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 39': Mpho Welcome Maoke (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 39'
- 41': Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 41'
- 45': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Motsie Matima (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lesedi Alton Kapinga (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Veluyeke Zulu (TS Galaxy FC) Red Card at 50'
- 53': Edson Khumalo (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 53'
- 54': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 54'
- 55': Lennol Mathebula (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 55'
- 65': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Substitution at 65'
- 73': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Goal at 73'
- 77': Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Tshepo Kakora (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 77'
- 83': Ebrahim Seedat (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 83'
- 86': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Kruger United) Substitution at 86'
- 90': Tatenda Tavengwa (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 KRU |
TSG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 52.6 | Possession | 47.4 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 274 | Accurate Passes | 221 |
| 351 | Passes | 319 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 16 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 33 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: Solomon Mahlangu Stadium
Location: Pretoria, 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
TS Galaxy FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu  |
| 33 | Sifiso Ngobeni |
| 24 | Lennol Mathebula  |
| 36 | Camagu Mdevulana |
| 6 | Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 11 | Anslin Williams |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 17 | Victor Letsoalo |
| 19 | Sedwyn George |
Kruger United (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 5 | Thulane Matthews Ndlela |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 12 | Boitumelo Malatjie |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
| 4 | Sipho Sibiya |
| 9 | Wonderboy Makhubu |
| 44 | Tatenda Tavengwa |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 7 | Mlungisi Zwane |
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