Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 8'
- 17': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 17'
- 22': Daniel Akpeyi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 22'
- 43': Moegamat Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 43'
- 54': Edson Castillo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 54'
- 60': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 65'
- 68': Reeve Frosler (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 68'
- 69': Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 72': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 72'
- 73': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 73'
- 76': Joseph Malongoane (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 76'
- 79': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 79'
- 88': Mbulelo Wagaba (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Siyabulela Mbali Shai (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 KAI |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 41 | Possession | 59 |
| 22 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 |
| 7 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 3 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 25 | Matome Trevor Mathiane |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 2 | Joseph Malongoane  |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 4 | Xola Mlambo |
| 6 | Kamohelo Mahlatsi |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 14 | Rushwin Dortley |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross  |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 37 | Mangethe |
| 7 | Ranga Piniel Chivaviro |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
| 21 | Christian Basomboli |
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