Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane

Play-offs 1/2 31 Aug 2025, 13:00
Marumo Gallants
Marumo Gallants
1–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Polokwane
Polokwane
🏟 Thohoyandou Stadium Round 5

Match report

Marumo Gallants were held to a 1-1 draw by Polokwane in the Play-offs 1/2 on 31 August 2025. The game was goalless at the break before all 2 goals arrived after half-time.

Marumo Gallants had 12 shots to Polokwane's 11.

The match was played at Thohoyandou Stadium.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 58% - 42% Shots 12 - 11 On target 2 - 4 Corners 4 - 4 Fouls 12 - 14 Yellow cards 3
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Player of the match
Bonginkosi Dlamini
Polokwane · 1 goal
8 Khumbulani Ncube captained the side
8 Mpho Chabatsane 66 passes (80% accurate)
8 Lebohang Petrus Nkaki captained the side
7 Bheki Mabuza 1 goal
First half vs second half
Polokwane came out stronger after half-time, with 7 second-half shots against 4 before the break.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 5–4 7–7
Shots On Goal 0–1 2–3
Ball Possession 58–42 —
Corners 1–2 3–2
Attacks 47–57 53–61
Match statistics
4 Corners 4
4 Substitution 3
100 Attacks 118
58 Dangerous Attacks 50
5 On Target 4
10 Off Target 6
12 Shots Total 11
2 Shots On Goal 4
7 Shots Off Goal 4
3 Shots Blocked 3
3 Shots Inside Box 4
9 Shots Outside Box 7
12 Fouls 14
4 Corners 4
1 Offsides 3
58% Ball Possession 42%
1 Yellow Cards 2
3 Saves 1
422 Passes Total 317
341 Passes Accurate 238
Line-ups 4-3-3  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Marumo Gallants · 4-3-3
36 W. Arubi
13 K. Ncube 35 M. Sikhosana 18 M. Chabatsane 4 L. Mabotja
26 S. Sithole 50 S. Nhlapo 10 M. Monde
22 D. Msendami 27 T. Motloung 39 B. Mabuza
Polokwane · 4-2-3-1
50 B. Bwire
42 S. Manthosi 5 M. Mvundlela 34 L. Nkaki 31 S. Motsa
14 N. Maphangule 21 M. Kambala
7 M. Ramabu 35 B. Mnguni 17 B. Dlamini
29 T. Sibusiso
Marumo Gallants
Coach
Alexandre Lafitte
Substitutes
  • 15 Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
  • 9 Jaisen Clifford
  • 76 Mlungisi Khumalo
  • 7 Kamohelo Sithole
  • 16 Kagiso Mlambo
  • 33 Katekani Mhlongo
  • 8 Simo Mbhele
  • 5 Edgar Manaka
  • 21 Doudy James
Polokwane
Coach
Phuti Johnson Mohafe
Substitutes
  • 10 Puleng Marema
  • 28 Levy Mashiane
  • 3 Tlou Nkwe
  • 30 Mashudu Makhavhu
  • 4 Bulelani Nikani
  • 8 Thato Letshedi
  • 22 Edwin Ramaja
  • 47 Monty Batlhabane
  • 12 Moremi Seketso
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ P. Marema ↓ B. Mnguni Polokwane
  • 59' ↑ L. Mashiane ↓ S. Tshabalala Polokwane
  • 60' ↑ N. Ndlondlo ↓ S. Sithole Marumo Gallants
  • 77' ↑ M. Khumalo ↓ T. Motloung Marumo Gallants
  • 77' ↑ J. Clifford ↓ M. Mpambaniso Marumo Gallants
  • 79' ↑ T. Nkwe ↓ B. Dlamini Polokwane
  • 88' ↑ K. Sithole ↓ D. Msendami Marumo Gallants
Cards
  • 70' T. Motloung Marumo Gallants
  • 71' M. Kambala Polokwane
  • 90+3' N. Maphangule Polokwane
Head-to-head
Marumo Gallants 1 3 draws 1 Polokwane
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2024-10-19 Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants 2 - 3
Recent form
Marumo Gallants D D D D D
Polokwane D D D D W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane?
Marumo Gallants drew 1-1 against Polokwane on 31 August 2025.
Who won Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane?
Neither — the match finished 1-1.
Where was Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane played?
The match was played at Thohoyandou Stadium.
Who had more possession in Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane?
Marumo Gallants had 58% of possession, compared to 42% for the other side.