TS Galaxy vs Golden Arrows: Betway Premiership Match Report and Analysis
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The Betway Premiership match between TS Galaxy and Golden Arrows ended in a 2-0 victory for the hosts, with Keagan Dolly scoring a superb goal and Puso Dithejane sealing the win. The match was a closely contested battle, with both teams fighting to find their footing in the league. TS Galaxy, who were without forward Victor Letsoalo through suspension, started strong and took the lead with Dolly's low finish into the bottom corner. The visitors, Golden Arrows, regained confidence after the difficult start and threatened to equalize, but Dolly's second goal of the match secured a first-half brace for the hosts.
Golden Arrows showed courage and came close to drawing level, with Nhlanhla Zwane's rasping shot from the area moving narrowly beyond goal. However, TS Galaxy's defense held strong, and they added more firepower in the second half with the introduction of Puso Dithejane. Dithejane made the points safe when he combined with defender Samukele Kabini and bagged the back of the net, seeing the close to a close in the process. The win was a much-needed boost for TS Galaxy, who were looking to bounce back from a crushing loss to Mamelodi Sundowns. The team's head coach, Adnan Beganović, has built his team around solid defensive structures and flexible attacking transitions, and the win was a testament to their discipline and strategy.
The match was a significant one for both teams, with TS Galaxy looking to find consistency and Golden Arrows seeking to regain rhythm after a chaotic couple of weeks. The visitors had their last two games against Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United disrupted, leaving them frustrated and desperate to finally see out 90 minutes of football. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for Golden Arrows, but they will look to bounce back and regain their footing in the league. The team's inconsistency has been a major issue this season, and they will need to work on their stability if they are to compete with the league's elite.
The confirmed line-ups for the match were: TS Galaxy: Ira, Munyai, Kabini, Ndamane, Letsoenyo, Mvelase, Mgaga, Dolly, Sebelebele, Zajmovic, Mahlangu; Golden Arrows: Watenga, Shitolo, Theron, Van Rooi, Phillips, L.Dube, Zwane, Sibeko, Ndwandwe, Sibiya, B.Cele. The substitutes for TS Galaxy were: Ciupa, Masiya, Seema, Sibande, Maduna, Mbunjana, Dithejane, Sibanyoni, Mbatha; and for Golden Arrows: Maova, Zuke, Lukhele, Nxadi, Ncube, Mutizwa, Mantshiyane, Moon. The match scores were:
- TS Galaxy 2, Golden Arrows 0
- Keagan Dolly: 2 goals
- Puso Dithejane: 1 goal
- Nhlanhla Zwane: 1 shot on target
The tournament schedule for the Betway Premiership is as follows:
- TS Galaxy vs Golden Arrows: March 1, 2025
- Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United: March 3, 2025
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: March 5, 2025
- TS Galaxy: 6th place, 25 points
- Golden Arrows: 11th place, 20 points
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