Stellenbosch

Match report

## Match Overview Stellenbosch fell to a 1-0 defeat against AmaZulu in the opening round of the Premier League season. T. Ngwenya's 59th-minute penalty proved decisive in a tightly contested match where both sides created limited chances. ## Key Moments The match remained goalless until Ngwenya converted from the spot in the second half. Both teams received yellow cards throughout, with AmaZulu collecting four and Stellenbosch two. Several substitutions were made late in the game as both managers tried to change the dynamic. ## Statistical Breakdown Possession was evenly matched at 48-52 per cent, but AmaZulu showed greater efficiency. They took three shots on target with 38 per cent accuracy compared to Stellenbosch's single attempt at 14 per cent. Both teams registered 32 attacks, but the visitors created two big chances while their hosts managed only one. ## Table Implications The result leaves Stellenbosch in ninth place with six points from six games. AmaZulu moved to fourth with ten points from five matches, maintaining their position among the league's top half. ## Final Thoughts AmaZulu took all three points despite not dominating possession. Stellenbosch will need to improve their finishing if they hope to climb the table in the coming weeks.

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Key numbers

Possession, % 48 – 52

Shots on target 1 – 3

Shots off target 4 – 5

Big chances 1 – 2

🟨 24' A. Maqokola — Yellow card 🟨 32' S. Zikhali — Yellow card 🟨 45+1' L. Vena — Yellow card 🟨 57' M. Lebusa — Yellow card ⚽ 59' T. Ngwenya — Penalty ⇄ 62' M. Lebusa — Substitution ⇄ 76' G. Palace — Substitution ⇄ 77' S. Zikhali — Substitution ⇄ 85' M. Mbanjwa — Substitution ⇄ 85' C. Butsaka — Substitution ⇄ 90+1' A. Maqokola — Substitution

Match events

24' 0:0 Amazulu Yellow card A. Maqokola
32' 0:0 Amazulu Yellow card S. Zikhali
45+1' 0:0 Stellenbosch Yellow card L. Vena
57' 0:0 Stellenbosch Yellow card M. Lebusa
59' 0:1 Amazulu Penalty T. Ngwenya
62' 0:1 Stellenbosch Substitution M. Lebusa off: S. Nkwali
76' 0:1 Stellenbosch Substitution G. Palace off: L. Matlou
77' 0:1 Amazulu Substitution S. Zikhali off: S. Hlangabeza
85' 0:1 Amazulu Substitution M. Mbanjwa off: K. Lekoloane
85' 0:1 Stellenbosch Substitution C. Butsaka off: W. Makhubu
90+1' 0:1 Amazulu Substitution A. Maqokola off: A. Sithole

Statistics

48 Possession, % 52

1 Shots on target 3

4 Shots off target 5

1 Big chances 2

32 Attacks 32

3 Corners 5

15 Fouls 18

18 Free kicks 13

0 Offsides 5

2 Yellow cards 4

0 Red cards 0

6 Goal kicks 12

36 Throw-ins 29

All statistics

19/4245% Aerial duels 23/4255%

55 Backward passes 66

2 Blocked shots 0

12 Clearances 31

1/166% Crosses 2/825%

1/1010% Dribbles 5/1050%

135 Failed passes 129

2 Goalkeeper saves 1

11 Interceptions 6

3 Key passes 6

19/7226% Long passes 25/8031%

56 Passes into the final third 43

261 Passes in the opposition half 166

133 Passes in own half 263

0.14 Shot accuracy 0.38

2 Shots from outside the box 4

5 Shots inside the box 4

11/1573% Tackles 11/1765%

378 Total passes 421

Line-ups

Starting XI
#	Player	number
17	Sage Shane Stephens	17
5	Mosa Spection Lebusa	5
37	Thabiso Lebitso	37
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa	6
19	Genino Tyrell Palace	19
33	Chumani Thembile Butsaka	33
14	Sinokolo Kwaiba	14

Substitutes
#	Player	number
1	Nathan Garrow	1
2	Khaogelo Ramusho	2
26	Sivive Nkwali	26
8	Vuyolwethu Andries	8
20	Keanan Johannessen	20
28	Lehlogonolo George Matlou	28
7	Devin Titus	7
34	Wonderboy Makhubu	34

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Amazulu

Starting XI
#	Player	number
1	Olwethu Thabiso Mzimela	1
4	Riaan Welwin Hanamub	4
5	Keegan Shannon Saxin Allan	5
12	Taariq Fielies	12
14	Nkosikhona Radibe	14
3	Omega Mdaka	3
15	Mondli Mbanjwa	15
19	S. Zikhal	19
38	Gape Moralo	38
2	A. Makokola	2
23	Thandolwenkosi Methuseli Ngwenya	23

Substitutes
#	Player	number
16	Darren Johnson	16
17	Liam Bern	17
42	Sandile Mthethwa	42
6	Siyanda Hlangabeza	6
8	Khomotheo Lekoloane	8
11	Andiswa Sitole	11
21	Tapelo Matlhoko	21
27	Hendrick Ekstein	27
50	Langelihle Mhlongo	50

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	Points
1	Mamelodi Sundowns FC	8	6	2	0	20
2	Orlando Pirates	7	6	1	0	19
3	Amazulu	7	5	1	1	16
4	Kaizer Chiefs	7	3	4	0	13
5	Milford FC	8	3	3	2	12
6	Sekhukhune United	7	3	2	2	11
7	Stellenbosch	7	2	3	2	9
8	Golden Arrows	7	1	5	1	8
9	Chippa United	7	1	5	1	8
10	Durban City	7	1	4	2	7

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