Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 8'
- 17': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 17'
- 22': Daniel Akpeyi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 22'
- 43': Moegamat Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 43'
- 54': Edson Castillo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 54'
- 60': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 65'
- 68': Reeve Frosler (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 68'
- 69': Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 72': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 72'
- 73': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 73'
- 76': Joseph Malongoane (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 76'
- 79': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 79'
- 88': Mbulelo Wagaba (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Siyabulela Mbali Shai (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 KAI |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 41 | Possession | 59 |
| 22 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 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 |
| 7 | 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: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 3 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 25 | Matome Trevor Mathiane |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 2 | Joseph Malongoane  |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 4 | Xola Mlambo |
| 6 | Kamohelo Mahlatsi |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 14 | Rushwin Dortley |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross  |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 37 | Mangethe |
| 7 | Ranga Piniel Chivaviro |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
| 21 | Christian Basomboli |
South African Premier News
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.