Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC, 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
PCFC |
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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 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
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 FC (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 |
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.
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