Marumo Gallants vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 24': Motsie Matima (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 24'
- 27': Kgomotso Mosadi (Magesi FC) Goal at 27'
- 35': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 35'
- 42': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 42'
- 59': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 59'
- 61': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 61'
- 73': Tlou Tholang Masegela (Magesi FC) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Reagan Claude Van Der Ross (Magesi FC) Substitution at 73'
- 82': Abbey Junior Seseane (Magesi FC) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Kgothatso Mariba (Magesi FC) Substitution at 82'
- 85': Doudy James (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+6': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 96'
Statistics
 MAG |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 47.6 | Possession | 52.4 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo  |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
Magesi FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 49 | Diteboho Mofokeng |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
| 6 | Samuel Darpoh |
| 22 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
| 37 | Thabang Sibanyoni |
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