AmaZulu vs Marumo Gallants, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
77': Diala ManakaAbout
Match Commentary
- 37': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Goal at 37'
- 43': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45'+1': Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 45': Hendrick Ekstein (AmaZulu) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Omega Mdaka (AmaZulu) Substitution at 45'
- 55': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 55'
- 67': Taariq Fielies (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 67'
- 70': Thapelo Dhludhlu (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 70'
- 73': Sphamandla Zikhali (AmaZulu) Substitution at 73'
- 77': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 77'
- 81': Saketso Moremi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 81'
- 85': Tebogo Masuku (AmaZulu) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Neo Mokoena (AmaZulu) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Sphamandla Zikhali (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 88'
Statistics
 MAR |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 42.1 | Possession | 57.9 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 307 | Accurate Passes | 454 |
| 377 | Passes | 517 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 17 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 16 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
AmaZulu (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies  |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 50 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Marumo Gallants (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 9 | Onke Moletshe |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 93 | Thabiso Kutumela |
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