DStv Premiership Report: SuperSport United v Marumo Gallants 20 November 2021

Dan Malesela began his reign as Marumo Gallants head coach with a 2-1 victory over SuperSport United on Saturday evening.

Result: SuperSport United 1-2 Marumo Gallants

Date: 20 November 2021

Matsatsantsa recalled Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Jesse Donn while Malesela brought back Joseph Malongoane, Katlego Otladisa, Celimpilo Ngema and Ayanda Nkili.

United had a perfect start after Thamsanqa Gabuza gave them the lead in the fourth minute with a close-range effort at the back post.

Bradley Grobler came close to doubling the lead for the hosts in the 17th minute with a header inside the box that was brilliantly saved by shot-stopper Washington Arubi.

Malesela's charges were gaining momentum after the half-hour mark and Junior Dion levelled matters just before the half-time break with a strike from close range and the sides went to the half-time break level pegging.

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.

Kaitano Tembo needed a quick response with a double change at half-time, as Sipho Mbule replaced Teboho Mokoena for fresh legs in midfield and Jamie Webber came on for Guily Manziba on the wing.

However, Bahlabane Ba Ntwa were hard to break down, although they could not carve out chances in SuperSport's box, with the match becoming competitive.

With the match on the edge in the closing phase, second-half substitute Lerato Lamola scored what proved to be the winner for Gallants five minutes before time, as they bagged their first win of the season.

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