Marumo Gallants vs Kruger United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
90'+4': Thendo MukumelaAbout
Match Commentary
- 14': Thendo Mukumela (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 14'
- 45': Marcel Dandjinou (Kruger United) Penalty - Saved at 45'
- 45': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Penalty - Missed at 45'
- 45'+1': Mlungisi Sikakane (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 45': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 66': Lebogang Button (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 70': Ebrahim Seedat (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 70'
- 73': Nkosinathi Thwala (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 73'
- 73': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 73'
- 76': Mancoba Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Heaven Sereets (Kruger United) Substitution at 77'
- 87': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+4': Thendo Mukumela (Kruger United) Red Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
 KRU |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 46.5 | Possession | 53.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 199 | Accurate Passes | 201 |
| 271 | Passes | 291 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 16 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 18 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 47 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
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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 |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane  |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 40 | David Lukhele |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 4 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
Kruger United (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 18 | Thendo Mukumela |
| 8 | Morne Nel |
| 44 | Tatenda Tavengwa |
| 28 | Nkosinathi Thwala |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 29 | Sidney Fakude |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
| 38 | Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu |
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