Marumo Gallants vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 22'
- 24': Mohamed Doumbia (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 24'
- 32': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 32'
- 35': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 35'
- 36': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 36'
- 36': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 36'
- 40': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 40'
- 45'+2': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 47'
- 45': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 47'
- 50': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 50'
- 57': Themba Mantshiyane (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 57'
- 58': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 58'
- 62': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 62'
- 65': Eroine Agnikoi (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 65'
- 67': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Matthew Marou (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 76'
Statistics
ARR |
MAR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 10 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 53.1 | Possession | 46.9 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Location: Pretoria, 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 (3-1-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 42 | Mohamed Doumbia |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 7 | Kamohelo Sithole |
Golden Arrows (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 51 | Mfanuvela Mafuleka |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 37 | Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 22 | Jerome Karlese |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 46 | Siphesihle Msomi |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
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