Marumo Gallants beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 to earn maximum points in a Betway Premiership tie at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night.
Below are some of the talking points from this entertaining showdown.
MARUMO GALLANTS AND ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYED IN A SOLD OUT AFFAIR
The tickets for this entertaining showdown between Bahlabane Ba Ntwa and the Sea Robbers were officially sold out a day before the match.
As always, the fans’ abundant cheers and sounds from the stands amplified the game’s thrill and enjoyment for a sold out contest.
ORLANDO PIRATES COACH JOSE RIVEIRO WATCHING THE GAME FROM THE SIDELINES
Jose Riveiro had to watch this match from the sidelines since he couldn’t occupy his regular position in the dugout.
The Spanish mentor was serving his one-match ban following the fourth yellow card he received during the win against Cape Town City FC last Saturday at Orlando Stadium in the league.
MARUMO GALLANTS SUFFER DOUBLE INJURY BLOW IN THE FIRST HALF
Gallants suffered an injury blow just 10 minutes into the match with Washington Arubi sustaining a hand injury.
Goalkeeper Kagiso Mlambo replaced him as he received medical attention on the sidelines.
Lebogang Mabotja was another Gallants player who had to be replaced due to a head injury. This came after he collided with goalkeeper Mlambo. Mpho Chabatsane came into his place.
GABADINHO MHANGO HURTS HIS FORMER CLUB ORLANDO PIRATES
Mhango broke the deadlock in the 15th minute of the showpiece to give the Bloemfontein-based outfit the lead.
In the 74th minute, Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha scored an own goal to give Gallants a 2-0 win.
The two goals were enough for Gallants to walk away victorious on their turf.
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