Golden Arrows vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Keenan Phillips (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 8'
- 15': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 15'
- 21': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 21'
- 45'+2': Ibrahim Bance (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 47'
- 45'+2': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 47'
- 50': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 50'
- 57': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 57'
- 66': Adetu Evanonye (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 69': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 69'
- 71': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 71'
- 75': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Goal at 75'
- 81': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 81'
- 84': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 84'
- 87': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Goal at 87'
- 87': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 87'
- 89': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 89'
- 90'+2': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Goal at 92'
Statistics
MAR |
ARR![]() |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 57.8 | Possession | 42.2 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 22 | Jerome Karlese |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
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