Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 16': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 16'
- 45': Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 45'
- 57': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 57'
- 67': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 67'
- 70': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 70'
- 76': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 76'
- 85': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
- 87': Doudy James (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+2': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 92'
- 90'+3': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
 ORL |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
| 61.7 | Possession | 38.3 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 5 | 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 76 | Mlungisi Khumalo |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 32 | Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 42 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
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