DStv Premiership Report: Marumo Gallants v Maritzburg United 24 November 2021

Marumo Gallants remain rooted to the bottom of the DStv Premiership table after playing to a goalless draw with Maritzburg United on Wednesday evening.

Teams: Marumo Gallants 0-0 Maritzburg United

Date: 24 November 2021

Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium

Gallants were looking to build on their first win of the season over the weekend, as Dan Malesela named unchanged side for his second game in charge.

Maritzburg coach Ernst Middendorp handed a recall to Brandon Theron in place of Richard Zumah, while Rowan Human replaced Amadou Soukouna in the attack.

Gallants were still looking for their first win of the season but the first-half showing did not inspire any confidence after failing to seriously trouble Marcel Engelhardt in the Maritzburg goal.

Ruzaigh Gamildien's move from Kaizer Chiefs to Swallows fell through.

Benni McCarthy's attempts to sign Argentine forward Facundo Juarez failed.

The Siya crew was told that Sundowns enquired about Ronwen Williams, but a move did not happen.

Sundowns were interested in SuperSport United's Sipho Mbule, though the transfer did not happen.

SuperSport's Teboho Mokoena was a key target for Sundowns, but a deal did not happen.

A move to Cape Town City did not happen for Sundowns' Promise Mkhuma on deadline day.

Chippa United coach Gavin Hunt was unable to sign transfer target Tashreeq Morris on deadline day.

Gaston Sirino attracted interest from Al Ahly, but remains a Sundowns player.

Chippa United showed an interest in Soumahoro Bangaly, the Siya crew was informed, but a deal did not happen.

Hlompho Kekana's proposed move to Swallows FC did not happen.

The first half at the Peter Mokaba Stadium failed to produce any goals, but Malesela looked to change that in the second after introducing Lerato Lamola and Thabo Mnyamane.

It took a while but the change looked to have paid off after the hosts were awarded a penalty after 73 minutes. Mnyamane stepped up but saw his spot-kick saved by Englehardt.

Neither side were able to find the breakthrough in the latter stages of the second half as the spoils were shared of the evening.

As a result, Gallants remain bottom of the league standings while the Team of Choice are unchanged in 11th position after 12 matches played.

Gallants: 36. Arubi, 5. Mabotja, 2. Nkili, 44. Nhlapo, 24. Mvelase, 10. Ngema, 6. Timm, 20. Ndlondlo, 21. Molangoane, 11. Otladisa, 33. Dion.

Subs: 16. Ndlovu, 30. Kumalo, 23. Mnyamane, 13. Kgoetyane, 4. Lamola, Gumede, 3. Manaka, 18. Nonyane, 15. Mphambaniso.

Maritzburg: 31. Engelhardt, 4. Allie, 27. Ndengane, 16. Ritchie, 10. Human, 15. Ntshangase, 8. Kewuti, 6. Graham, 22. Theron, 17. Claasen, 21. B. Hlongwane.

Subs: 1. Petersen, 13. Zumah, 7. L. Hlongwane, 5. Daniels, 19. Skelem, 24. Bhengu, 25. Ismail.

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