Marumo Gallants FC's battle to stay in the Premier Soccer League encountered a difficult moment following a loss decided in stoppage time against Sekhukhune United on Saturday 17 October. An own goal late in the match had offered Gallants a chance to draw, but Bethuel Muzeu scored in the 92nd minute to give the home side a win.
Sekhukhune United went ahead in the first half thanks to Oageng Phiri in the 30th minute. The match shifted when Sekhukhune's goalkeeper, Melusi Buthelezi, scored an own goal in the 78th minute, allowing Marumo Gallants to level. The visiting team was unable to maintain the score, as Muzeu found the net during added time to win the game for Sekhukhune.
This outcome means Marumo Gallants remain at the foot of the Premier Soccer League standings, sitting 16th with just two points from eight games, having recorded zero wins, two draws, and six losses. They have earned very few points from their initial matches of the campaign, having scored only six goals while conceding fifteen. Their current run includes several losses in a row, with their recent form reading three consecutive defeats, including losses to Orlando Pirates and Amazulu prior to this match. The team's leading scorer, M. Ndlovu, has netted a small number of times, with just two goals this season. The club now finds itself a daunting 21 points behind the league leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Focus now shifts to an important upcoming home game against Siwelele on Friday 30 October. Siwelele, who won a league match for the first time recently, are positioned in the lower part of the standings, currently 14th in the table. This presents a key chance for Gallants to improve their situation in the contest to stay in the league. The team needs to recover swiftly for a contest that may be key for their campaign.
The report in full is at supersport.com
