Marumo Gallants vs Golden Arrows, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Commentary
- 29': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Penalty - Saved at 29'
- 44': Sede Junior Dion (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 44'
- 45': Brandon Junior Theron (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Penalty - Scored at 52'
- 64': John Mwengani (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 64'
- 69': Frank Mhango (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 70': Thapelo Mokobodi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 70'
- 75': Knox Mutizwa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 77'
- 85': Bongani Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Ntsikelelo Nxadi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+1': Brandon Junior Theron (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 ARR |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 54.7 | Possession | 45.3 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 23 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 28 | +52 | 73 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 28 | +23 | 61 |
| 3 | Stellenbosch | 28 | +13 | 48 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 28 | +8 | 46 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 24 | Vusi Sibiya |
| 25 | Matome Trevor Mathiane |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
| 6 | Kamohelo Mahlatsi |
| 33 | Sede Junior Dion |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 5 | Gladwin Shitolo |
| 13 | John Mwengani  |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 26 | Shadrack Kobedi |
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 7 | Kagiso Joseph Malinga |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
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