PETERSBURG. Marumo Gallants FC conquers TS Galaxy 3-1. Marumo Gallants FC was just to good to grab a decisive 3-0 lead with L. Nonyane (33′), S. Khumalo (39′) and L. Koapeng (85′). TS Galaxy reduced the distance with a goal (90′ + 3′) by W. Lekay, but there was not much to do for them.
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Wednesday and it started at 5:15 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda assisted by Athuxolo Madela and Khoabane Mokoena. The 4th official was Romeo Matibidi. The weather was clear. The temperature was cold at 13.5 degrees Celsius or 56.23 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 46%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 11 Total 8
- 5 On Target 2
- 6 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 88 Attack 94
- 78 Dangerous attack 81
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 5
- 4 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 12 Total 9
- 4 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 1
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Marumo Gallants FC was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
TS Galaxy was more aggressive with 81 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 2 were on target. Anyhow, Marumo Gallants FC was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Marumo Gallants FC shot 11 times, 5 on target, 6 off target. Regarding the opposition, TS Galaxy shot 8 times, 2 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Marumo Gallants FC received 4 yellow cards (M. Kgoetyane, L. Koapeng, S. Khumalo and L. Nonyane). On the opposite side, TS Galaxy received 1 yellow card (E. Seedat).
Also, TS Galaxy didn’t end the match with 11 players after I. Makitan (TS Galaxy) was sent off after receiving a straight red card in the (20′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Marumo Gallants FC will have 11 points to climb in the 13th place. On the other side, TS Galaxy will stay with 9 points to soar in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Marumo Gallants FC will play away against Sekhukhune United on the 8th of December with a 0-0 head to head record.
TS Galaxy will host Chippa United on the 7th of December with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Chippa United (1 draw).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
90'
33'
71'
Marumo Gallants FC started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
The manager Dan Malesela decided to play with the following team: Washington Arubi, Matome Kgoetyane, Lehlohonolo Nonyane, Isaac Nhlapo, Lebohang Mabotja, Edgar Manaka, Joseph Molangoane, Katlego Otladisa, Sibusiso Kumalo, Celimpilo Ngema and Lerato Lamola.
The home team had on the bench: Thato Khiba, Kgoapeng, Thabo Mnyamane, Mpambaniso Monde, Ndlovu, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Siphelele Ntshangase, Mpho Mvelase and Tebogo Thangwane.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 3 changes: L. Lamola for L. Koapeng (42′), K. Otladisa for M. Mphambaniso (71′) and C. Ngema for N. Ndlondlo (71′).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
20'
TS Galaxy started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Sead Ramovic played with: Vasilije Kolak, Tumelo Kenneth Bodibe, Bathusi Aubaas, Igor Makitan, Ebrahim Seedat, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Sihle Nduli, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Mxolisi Macuphu and Sinethemba Mngomezulu.
They had on the bench: Menzi Banele Ndwandwe, Marlon Heugh, Ethan Brooks, Masilake Phohlongo, Wayde Lekay, Tshegofatso Nyama, Muzi Mahlangu, Spiwe Msimango and Carlos Leon.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 4 changes: M. Macuphu for M. Mahlangu (46′), L. Mbatha for E. D. Brooks (46′), S. Mahlangu for W. Lekay (46′) and S. Mngomezulu for T. Nyama (64′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
