24 September 2025 – Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants shared the points in an entertaining 1–1 draw, with both sides having periods of dominance and several missed chances.
First Half: Chiefs Take Early Lead
Kaizer Chiefs opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through Ndlovu S. They maintained control and created additional opportunities, including Mayo K. in the 39th minute, but a penalty by Sirino G. was missed just before halftime.
Marumo Gallants threatened in the 29th minute via Mpambaniso M., but Chiefs held on to lead 1–0 at the break.
Second Half: Gallants Level
The second half saw Marumo Gallants come out stronger, pressing for an equalizer.
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71’ – Chabatsane M. scored to bring Gallants level at 1–1.
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Subsequent substitutions from both sides—Cele, Shabalala, Lilepo for Chiefs and Clifford, Motloung, Mhlongo, Ncube, Sithole, Khumalo for Gallants—added energy, but neither team could find a winner.
Match Stats Table
| Time | Event | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23' | Goal | Ndlovu S. | KAI |
| 29' | Chance | Mpambaniso M. | MAR |
| 39' | Chance | Mayo K. | KAI |
| 45' | Penalty Miss | Sirino G. | KAI |
| 46' | Sub | Cele T. | KAI |
| 59' | Sub | Shabalala M. | KAI |
| 59' | Sub | Lilepo M. | KAI |
| 71' | Goal | Chabatsane M. | MAR |
| 72' | Sub | Clifford J. | MAR |
| 73' | Sub | Motloung T. | MAR |
| 73' | Sub | Mhlongo K. | MAR |
| 75' | Chance | Clifford J. | MAR |
| 82' | Sub | Ngcobo N. | KAI |
| 82' | Sub | Mmodi P. | KAI |
| 83' | Sub | Ncube K. | MAR |
| 83' | Sub | Sithole K. | MAR |
| 87' | Sub | Khumalo E. | MAR |
| 90' | Goal | Clifford J. | MAR |
Both teams displayed attacking intent and defensive discipline. Chiefs dominated possession early, but Gallants’ persistence earned them a well-deserved equalizer.
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