TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns defeats Orlando Pirates with a 2-0 win with a goal from M. Mvala (42′) and a goal from C. Mailula (63′). Mamelodi Sundowns was truly better in terms of ball possession (62%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Friday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi with the collaboration of Athenkosi Ndongeni and Cledwin Karabo Baloyi. The 4th official was Cedrick Muvhali.
Match Statistics
- ! 62 Ball Possession 38
Shots
- 15 Total 7
- 6 On Target 2
- 9 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 81 Attack 62
- 72 Dangerous attack 52
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 5
- 4 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 9 Total 11
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns had a superior ball possession 62% while Orlando Pirates was struggling with a 38% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was more aggressive with 72 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 6 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 15 times, 6 on target, 9 off target. Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates shot 7 times, 2 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns received 1 yellow card (Grant Kekana). Talking about the opposition, Orlando Pirates received 3 yellow cards (Tapelo Nyongo, Thabiso Monyane and Bandile Shandu).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 31 points to remain in the 1st place. Regarding the opposition, Orlando Pirates will stay with 19 points like Chippa United to hold in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will play away with Marumo Gallants FC on the 13th of May with a 3-0 head to head in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (2 draws).
Orlando Pirates will play away agasint Moroka Swallows on the 3rd of March with a 4-3 head to head statistic in favor of Orlando Pirates (4 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
32'
78'
42'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana, Themba Zwane, Marcelo Allende, Teboho Mokoena, Neo Maema, Thapelo Morena, Abubeker Nasser and Gastón Sirino.
The home team had on the bench: Sphelele Mkhulise, Sifiso Ngobeni, Rushine De Reuck, Sipho Mbule, Domingo, Denis Onyango, Andile Jali, Cassius Mailula and Gift Motupa.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: Abubeker Nasir for Cassius Mailula (46′), Gastón Sirino for Sipho Mbule (61′), Neo Maema for Haashim Domingo (78′), Thapelo Morena for Sifiso Ngobeni (78′) and Marcelo Allende for Sphelele Mkhulise (84′).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Jose Riveiro played with: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Thabiso Monyane, Tapelo Xoki, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Innocent Maela, Monnapule Saleng, Ben Motshwari, Miguel Timm, Deon Hotto, Kermit Erasmus and Vincent Pule.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Fortune Makaringe, Kabelo Dlamini, Chaine Sipho, Sandile Mthethwa, Zakhele Lepasa, Thabang Monare, Paseka Mako and Bandile Shandu.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: Thabiso Monyane for Zakhele Lepasa (56′), Deon Hotto for Bandile Shandu (56′), Miguel Timm for Thabang Monare (70′), Nkosinathi Sibisi for Sandile Mthethwa (70′) and Maliele Vincent Pule for Kabelo Dlamini (81′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- SuperSport United – Marumo Gallants FC – 1-0
- Cape Town City – Royal AM – 2-1
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Orlando Pirates – 2-0
- Stellenbosch – Chippa United – 1-1
- Maritzburg United – TS Galaxy – 1-2
