Polokwane City and Stellenbosch Draw in an Exciting Match
Polokwane City and Stellenbosch drew 1-1 in an exciting match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Pietersburg. The match, corresponding to the third round of the regular season of the Premier Soccer League of South Africa, was marked by the intensity and the fight of both teams.
The first goal of the match came in the 26th minute, when L. B. Mojela opened the scoring for Stellenbosch after an assist from F. Basadien. However, Polokwane City responded with a goal from T. Matuludi in the 45th minute, after an assist from M. Kambala.
The match remained a constant back-and-forth, with both teams seeking victory. The first half ended with a score of 1-1, but the second half brought with it more emotions.
Despite the changes in both teams, the score did not move. Both teams had scoring opportunities, but the defense of both teams remained firm. In the end, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, which leaves both teams with one point in the standings.
Despite the equality in the score, Stellenbosch had a better performance in terms of possession, with 57% compared to 43% for Polokwane City. Stellenbosch also shot more times on goal, with 3 shots, while Polokwane City only managed 2.
The match was marked by yellow cards, with a total of 5 for Stellenbosch and 1 for Polokwane City. The referee also had to book P. Marema of Polokwane City in the 22nd minute.
This draw leaves both teams with one point in the standings, awaiting the fourth round of the Premier Soccer League of South Africa.
Substitutions polokwane city: at minute 46 B. Dlamini came in and O. Appollis went out., at minute 46 H. Chauke came in and S. Tshabalala went out., at minute 71 N. Raphadu came in and M. Kambala went out., at minute 71 N. Maphangule came in and C. Alexander went out., at minute 75 M. Ramabu came in and R. Daniels went out.
Substitutions stellenbosch: at minute 46 K. Jurgens came in and T. Moloisane went out., at minute 71 I. Jabaar came in and S. Nduli went out., at minute 71 P. Langelihle came in and D. Titus went out., at minute 84 G. Palace came in and A. De Jong went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Polokwane City
Titulares:
Stellenbosch
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