Marumo Gallants vs TS Galaxy FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 17': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Penalty - Scored at 17'
- 35': Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy) Goal at 35'
- 45': Sphesihle Maduna (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 50'
- 53': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 53'
- 53': Veluyeke Zulu (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 53'
- 63': Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 63'
- 69': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 69'
- 72': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
- 86': Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 86'
- 87': Nhlanhla Mgaga (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
TSG |
MAR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 60.6 | Possession | 39.4 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 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 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 37 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 33 | Katekani Mhlongo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
TS Galaxy FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu |
| 35 | Mlondi Mncwango |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 27 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
| 42 | Siyanda Xulu |
| 8 | Mlungisi Mbunjana |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 24 | Tshepo Kakora |
| 19 | Sedwyn George |
| 9 | Junior Zindoga |
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
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