TS Galaxy FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 7': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Penalty - Scored at 7'
- 26': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 26'
- 33': Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy FC) Goal at 33'
- 37': Lentswe Motaung (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 37'
- 45': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 52'
- 63': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 72': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 72'
- 77': Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Own Goal at 77'
- 82': Igor Salatiel Silva (TS Galaxy FC) Substitution at 82'
- 83': Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy FC) Yellow Card at 83'
- 88': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 88'
- 90'+4': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 90'+4'
Statistics
 MSU |
TSG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 75.6 | Possession | 24.4 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 681 | Accurate Passes | 174 |
| 764 | Passes | 239 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 8 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 7 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
TS Galaxy FC (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ira Tape (GK) |
| 45 | Veluyeke Zulu |
| 3 | Mlondi Mncwango |
| 22 | Lentswe Motaung  |
| 2 | Mpho Mvelase |
| 14 | Tshepo Kakora |
| 6 | Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi |
| 7 | Seluleko Mahlambi |
| 21 | Junior Zindoga |
| 19 | Sedwyn George |
| 17 | Victor Letsoalo |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 37 | Kegan Johannes |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 44 | Gomolemo Kekana |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 29 | Antonio Van Wyk |
South African Premier News
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Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.