Marumo Gallants vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 28': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 28'
- 34': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 34'
- 35': Keanu Cupido (Mamelodi Sundowns) Own Goal at 35'
- 45': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 61': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 61'
- 70': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 76': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 86': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 87'
- 89': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90'+4': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 94'
- 90'+4': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 94'
Statistics
 MSU |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 71.5 | Possession | 28.5 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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 | 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 (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo  |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 24 | Keanu Cupido |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 29 | Divine Lunga |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 9 | Arthur |
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