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
 PFC |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 (4-3-3)
| 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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