Amazulu vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 20': Ben Motshwari (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 20'
- 45'+3': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Goal at 48'
- 45'+4': Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 49'
- 47': Siyanda Hlangabeza (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 47'
- 56': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 56'
- 59': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 59'
- 65': Asanda Mzobe (Amazulu) Substitution at 65'
- 77': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 77'
- 81': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 81'
- 83': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 83'
- 90': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+1': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 MAR |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 23 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 59.9 | Possession | 40.1 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Amazulu (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 8 | Ben Motshwari  |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 20 | Tebogo Masuku |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 76 | Mlungisi Khumalo |
| 9 | Jaisen Jaren Clifford |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
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