Marumo Gallants vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 67': Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 67'
- 82': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Shakeel April (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Wonderboy Makhubu (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 82'
- 90'+4': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
 STE |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 53.4 | Possession | 46.6 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 3 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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: 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 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 37 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 20 | Edson Khumalo |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 42 | Mohamed Doumbia |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 9 | Jaisen Jaren Clifford |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 31 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 5 | Vuyolwethu Andries |
| 9 | Ashley Cupido |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
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