Mamelodi Sundowns vs Royal AM, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 6': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 6'
- 15': Mfundo Thikazi (Royal AM) Substitution at 15'
- 56': Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 56'
- 59': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 59'
- 64': Neo Maema (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Siyabonga Mabena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
- 78': Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 78'
- 80': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 80'
- 83': Zukile Mkhize (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 83'
- 84': Mxolisi Macuphu (Royal AM) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 85'
- 87': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Zuko Mdunyelwa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+2': Sbangani Zulu (Royal AM) Goal at 92'
Statistics
ROY |
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|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 9 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 30.3 | Possession | 69.7 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
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 (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 34 | Mothobi Mvala |
| 29 | Divine Lunga |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 3 | Thembinkosi Lorch |
| 10 | Lucas Ribeiro |
Royal AM (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 20 | Zukile Mkhize |
| 70 | Smiso Gumede |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa |
| 22 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 33 | Sera Motebang |
South African Premier News
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
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