Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 3': Tidimalo Molokwane (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 3'
- 17': Msindisi Ndlovu (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 17'
- 21': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 21'
- 25': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 25'
- 27': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City FC) Yellow Card at 27'
- 44': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City FC) Own Goal at 44'
- 45'+2': Mlungisi Sikakane (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 45'+2'
- 45': Lindokuhle Mathebula (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Banele Mnguni (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 59'
- 69': Onke Moletshe (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 73': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City FC) Yellow Card at 73'
- 82': Giovanni Philander (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 82'
- 85': Thabiso Kutumela (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Banele Mnguni (Polokwane City FC) Yellow Card at 85'
Statistics
 PCFC |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 37 | Possession | 63 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 148 | Accurate Passes | 341 |
| 260 | Passes | 443 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 16 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 39 | Clearances | 38 |
Game Information
Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane  |
| 37 | Nelson Ralenkoane |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 27 | Moremi Seketso |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 31 | Etemesi Injili |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 60 | Ayanda Ngwenya (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 36 | Juan Mutudza |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 44 | Tidimalo Molokwane |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 20 | Raymond Daniels |
South African Premier News
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