Stellenbosch vs Marumo Gallants, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 13': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Goal at 13'
- 28': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Goal at 28'
- 44': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Goal at 54'
- 57': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 57'
- 67': Qobolwakhe Sibande (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 73': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 73'
- 78': Gopolang Taunyana (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 78'
- 79': Yanga Madiba (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 79'
- 81': Thapelo Dhludhlu (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 81'
- 82': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 82'
- 89': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 89'
- 90': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+5': Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 90'+5'
Statistics
 MAR |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 5 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 59.2 | Possession | 40.8 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 366 | Accurate Passes | 216 |
| 493 | Passes | 339 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 19 |
| 10 | Tackles | 28 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 23 | Clearances | 43 |
Game Information
Venue: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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
Stellenbosch (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 4 | Luthando Vena |
| 21 | Gopolang Taunyana  |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 11 | Quwan Plaatjies |
| 32 | Raoul Daniels |
Marumo Gallants (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 40 | David Lukhele |
| 4 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
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