Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 61': Frank Mhango (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 61'
- 69': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 69'
- 72': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 72'
- 74': Rewaldo Prins (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 74'
- 79': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 79'
- 84': Mpho Chabatsane (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Stevens Goovadia (Polokwane City) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90'+2': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 92'
- 90'+4': Langelihle Ndlovu (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 94'
- 90'+4': Frank Mhango (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 94'
- 90'+4': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 PFC |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 51.1 | Possession | 48.9 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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: Dr. Petrus Molemela 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 (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 3 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 20 | Edson Khumalo |
| 5 | Diala Manaka  |
| 8 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 9 | Junior Zindoga |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 33 | Sede Junior Dion |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 33 | Langelihle Ndlovu |
| 22 | Sinhle Makhubela |
| 8 | Thato Letshedi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
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