Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 48'
- 59': Levy Mashiane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 59'
- 60': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 60'
- 62': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Goal at 62'
- 70': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 70'
- 71': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 71'
- 77': Mlungisi Khumalo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 77'
- 79': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Substitution at 79'
- 88': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+3': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
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MAR![]() |
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14 | Fouls | 13 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
1 | Saves | 3 |
42.2 | Possession | 57.8 |
10 | SHOTS | 12 |
4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
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 | 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: 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 (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
26 | Christopher Sekela |
22 | Daniel Msendami |
39 | Bheki Mabuza |
27 | Teboho Motloung ![]() |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
31 | Sabelo Motsa |
42 | Surprise Manthosi |
35 | Banele Mnguni |
14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule ![]() |
21 | Manuel Kambala ![]() |
29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
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