Marumo Gallants vs TS Galaxy FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
69': Mbhazima Rikhotso1 - 1
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Match Commentary
- 17': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Penalty - Scored at 17'
- 35': Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy) Goal at 35'
- 45': Sphesihle Maduna (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 50'
- 53': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 53'
- 53': Veluyeke Zulu (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 53'
- 63': Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 63'
- 69': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 69'
- 72': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
- 86': Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (TS Galaxy) Yellow Card at 86'
- 87': Nhlanhla Mgaga (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 TSG |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 60.6 | Possession | 39.4 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 37 | Mbhazima Rikhotso  |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 33 | Katekani Mhlongo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
TS Galaxy FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu |
| 35 | Mlondi Mncwango |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung |
| 27 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
| 42 | Siyanda Xulu |
| 8 | Mlungisi Mbunjana |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 24 | Tshepo Kakora |
| 19 | Sedwyn George |
| 9 | Junior Zindoga |
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