Polokwane City and Milford FC played out a goalless draw in Match Round 4 of the Premier Soccer League, with Milford dominating possession and creating the greater attacking pressure but failing to find a breakthrough.
Polokwane City
- Ayanda Ngwenya (6.6)
- Surprise Manthosi (6.5)
- M. Mvundlela (6.2)
- Lebohang Petrus Nkaki (6.9)
- Malebogo Modise (6.7)
- Sapholwethu Kelepu (6.7)
- Manuel Kambala (7.5)
- Bonginkosi Dlamini (6.9)
- Banele Mnguni (6.2)
- Giovanni Philander (6.9)
- Tidimalo Molokwane (6)
Milford FC
- Siphamandla Hleza (7.2)
- Thobani Bhengu (7.5)
- Vusumuzi Mthabela (7.3)
- Olwethu Cele (7.2)
- Sifiso Mdluli (6.7)
- Cebolenkosi Mthethwa (7.2)
- Siphosethu Ndlabi (6.2)
- Thabana Mabena (6.9)
- Yanelisa Nomandela (6.3)
- Mvelo Zikakayo (6.6)
- Sicelo Masilela (6.3)
Substitutions:
Polokwane City
- Giovanni Philander (Tlou Nkwe, 46)
- S. Kelepu (Ndamulelo Maphangule, 46)
- Banele Mnguni (J. Mutudza, 59)
- Tidimalo Molokwane (R. Daniels, 74)
Milford FC
- Mvelo Zikakayo (Bulelani Sigomoshe, 69)
- Sicelo Masilela (Jabulile Gxakoshe, 77)
- Thabana Mabena (Sikhusele Joyi, 77)
- Siphosethu Ndlabi (Tonny Mbunga, 86)
Ball possession:
Milford FC controlled 66% of the ball compared with Polokwane City’s 34%, yet neither side could turn its opportunities into a decisive goal. The result leaves both teams with a point from a tightly contested encounter in the early stages of the PSL campaign.
Passes:
Milford were the more adventurous side in attack, recording 15 shots on target and two efforts on goal. Vusumuzi Mthabela was their most prominent attacker in terms of attempts.
Defense:
Polokwane City managed four shots on target, with two recorded as efforts on goal. Surprise Manthosi was the home side’s most active player for shots, although Polokwane were unable to make their opportunities count.
Face-to-face:
The visitors’ territorial advantage was reflected in their extended spells of possession, but Polokwane defended with discipline and organisation to preserve their clean sheet.
Fouls:
- Yellow cards:
- M. Mvundlela (Polokwane City) at 24 minute
- S. Manthosi (Polokwane City) at 77 minute
The last five games (including this match):
- Polokwane City – DW
- Milford FC – DL
Top 5 Premier Soccer League scorers:
- Victor Letsoalo (4, TS Galaxy)
- Quwan Plaatjies (3, Stellenbosch)
- Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (2, Amazulu)
- Sphelele Mkhulise (2, Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Boitumelo Radiopane (1, Orlando Pirates)
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Polokwane City will play with Marumo Gallants. September 04 at 17:30 (GMT), on Thohoyandou Stadium.
- Milford FC will play with Mamelodi Sundowns. September 02 at 17:30 (GMT), on Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.
