Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 13': Kagiso Mlambo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 13'
- 15': Frank Mhango (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 15'
- 30': Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 30'
- 30': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 30'
- 45'+3': Mpho Chabatsane (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 48'
- 56': Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 56'
- 65': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 65'
- 65': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 65'
- 66': Sede Junior Dion (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 73': Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Own Goal at 74'
- 79': Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 79'
- 84': Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 90'+3': Kagiso Mlambo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
 ORL |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 71.9 | Possession | 28.1 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sekhukhune United | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Durban City | 3 | +3 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 3 | Mbhazima Rikhotso  |
| 21 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 9 | Junior Zindoga |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 3 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
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