Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune United FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 39': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 39'
- 42': Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 42'
- 45': Thato Khiba (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 45'
- 49': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 49'
- 55': Terrence Mashego (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 55'
- 63': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 63'
- 67': Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Olerato Mandi (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Thabo Nkwana (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 67'
- 74': Olerato Mandi (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 74'
- 76': Qobolwakhe Sibande (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 83': Daniel Cardoso (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 83'
- 86': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 86'
- 87': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Goal at 87'
- 90'+2': Lehlogonolo Matlou (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 90'+2'
Statistics
 SEK |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fouls | 18 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 44.9 | Possession | 55.1 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 234 | Accurate Passes | 282 |
| 350 | Passes | 397 |
| 0.7 | 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 19 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 31 | Clearances | 7 |
Game Information
Venue: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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
Stellenbosch (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 4 | Luthando Vena |
| 30 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego  |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 67 | Bradley Grobler |
| 32 | Raoul Daniels |
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 14 | Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 41 | Bethuel Muzeu |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 33 | Givemore Khupe |
| 21 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 8 | Oageng Phiri |
| 31 | Tshepo Mokoane |
South African Premier News
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