Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 21': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 21'
- 32': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 32'
- 38': Zuko Mdunyelwa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 38'
- 56': Lebogang Button (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 56'
- 61': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 61'
- 62': Siyanda Mthanti (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 62'
- 67': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 67'
- 72': Thapelo Dhludhlu (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Khomotso Marebane (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 77': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 77'
- 87': Thabiso Mkhwanazi (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 6 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 26.2 | Possession | 73.8 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 21 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 214 | Accurate Passes | 733 |
| 264 | Passes | 790 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 13 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 23 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 33 | Cassius Mailula |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 46 | Bennet Mokoena |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 24 | Yanga Madiba |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 4 | Bheki Mabuza |
South African Premier News
The Carling Knockout quarter-finals kick off at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday with Mamelodi Sundowns facing Golden Arrows for the fourth time this season.
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
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