TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns was ultimately too much to handle for AmaZulu with the goal of L. Ribeiro was the key player of the match after he scored in the 78th, 48th and 57th minute. Lucas Ribeiro (48′), Lucas Ribeiro (57′) and Lucas Ribeiro (78′). Mamelodi Sundowns was truly superior in terms of ball possession (77%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi with the support of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Lubabalo Pitsha. The 4th official was Bongani Mnguni-Matete. The weather was light rain. The temperature was pleasant at 23.39 degrees Celsius or 74.1 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 93%.
Match Statistics
- ! 77 Ball Possession 23
Shots
- 13 Total 4
- 7 On Target 1
- 6 Off Target 1
- 2 Shots blocked 2
- 115 Attack 59
- 90 Dangerous attack 34
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 10 Corners 4
- 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 9 Total 10
- 0 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns had a superior ball possession 77% while AmaZulu was struggling with a 23% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was more pushing with 90 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 7 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 13 times, 7 on target, 6 off target. On the opposite side, AmaZulu shot 4 times, 1 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, AmaZulu received 2 yellow cards (Mbongeni Gumede and Taariq Fielies).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this contest, Mamelodi Sundowns has 40 points to hold in the 1st place. On the opposite side, AmaZulu will stays with 22 points to remain in the 10th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Chippa United on the 16th of September with a 14-0 head to head record in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (7 draws).
AmaZulu will play away against Mamelodi Sundowns on the 2nd of March with a 19-5 head to head in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (8 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: R. Williams
, Zuko Mdunyelwa , G. Kekana , Divine Lunga , Lebohang Maboe , Bongani Zungu , T. Mokoena , A. Modiba , Gastón Sirino , Lucas Ribeiro and Matías Esquivel .The home team had on the bench: Denis Onyango, Brian Onyango, Júnior Mendieta
, T. Zwane, Bathusi Aubaas , Sphelele Mkhulise , Sipho Mbule , Peter Shalulile and Thembinkosi Lorch .Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: A. Modiba for Sipho Mbule (73′), Matías Esquivel for Thembinkosi Lorch (73′), T. Mokoena for Bathusi Aubaas (73′), Gastón Sirino for Júnior Mendieta (84′) and Lucas Ribeiro for Sphelele Mkhulise (83′).
Player of the match: Lucas Ribeiro
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Mamelodi Sundowns was Lucas Ribeiro.
His rating is
with 3 goals, 13 passes (0% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 5 duels out of 8. He performed 1 cross.AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).
Pablo Franco Martín played with: Olwethu Mzimela
, Wayde Jooste , Mbongeni Gumede , Ramahlwe Mphahlele , Taariq Fielies , Riaan Hanamub , Mondli Mbanjwa , Ben Motshwari , Ethan Brooks , Augustine Chidi Kwem and Tshepang Moremi .These were the players on the bench: Abbubaker Mobara, Thembela Sikhakhane
, Augustine Mulenga , George Maluleka , Celimpilo Ngema, Veluyeke Zulu , Hendrick Ekstein , Sede Junior Dion and V. Mothwa.Substitutions
AmaZulu made 5 changes: Ben Motshwari for Hendrick Ekstein (65′), Augustine Chidi Kwem for Augustine Mulenga (65′), Taariq Fielies for Thembela Sikhakhane (66′), Mbongeni Gumede for Veluyeke Zulu (82′) and Mondli Mbanjwa for George Maluleka (79′).
Player of the match: Augustine Mulenga
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for AmaZulu was Augustine Mulenga.
His rating is
with 2 passes (0% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 4 duels out of 4.His performance was sensational also because he commenced the encounter from the bench before entering in the 65′.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.