Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Onke Moletshe (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 22'
- 32': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 32'
- 47': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 47'
- 52': Nelson Ralenkoane (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 52'
- 72': Thato Mohlamme (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Thabiso Kutumela (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 74': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 74'
- 75': Sebastian Pedersen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 83': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
Statistics
 ORL |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 64.8 | Possession | 35.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 513 | Accurate Passes | 240 |
| 578 | Passes | 302 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 24 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 33 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 15 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 27 | Saketso Moremi |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 31 | Etemesi Injili |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 48 | Simphiwe Masilela |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 20 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma  |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 49 | Kabelo Kgositlile |
South African Premier News
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