TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City didn’t manage to score any goal on Tuesday. Mamelodi Sundowns was definitely superior in terms of ball possession (68%).
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 Moses Mbhabeleli Kheswa with the help of Thabang Matlhong and Modisa Moretsi. The 4th official was Buhlebendawo Jobela.
Match Statistics
- ! 67 Ball Possession 33
Shots
- 18 Total 9
- 4 On Target 3
- 11 Off Target 5
- 3 Shots blocked 1
- 117 Attack 78
- 74 Dangerous attack 58
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 7
Fouls
- 12 Total 12
- 0 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 1
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns was in firm control of the ball 68% while Cape Town City was struggling with a 32% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns had a more offensive attitude with 74 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 4 were on target. However, that was not enough Mamelodi Sundowns to win the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 18 times, 4 on target, 11 off target. On the other side, Cape Town City shot 9 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns didn’t receive any yellow card. Regarding the opposition, Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (Thabo Nodada and F. Ambina).
Also, Cape Town City didn’t end the match with 11 players after F. Ambina (Cape Town City) was sent off after receiving a second yellow card (74′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 60 points to hold in the 1st place. On the other side, Cape Town City will have 34 points to remain in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will play away against Marumo Gallants FC on the 13th of May with a 3-0 head to head stats in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (2 draws).
Cape Town City will play away agasint Kaizer Chiefs on the 20th of May with a 12-6 head to head in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (4 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
81'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende, Cassius Mailula, Neo Maema, Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile.
The home team had on the bench: Sphelele Mkhulise, Thapelo Morena, Domingo, Reyaad Pieterse, Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Siyabonga Mabena, Abubeker Nasser, Sipho Mbule and Terrence Mashego.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 2 changes: Cassius Mailula for Abubeker Ahmed (63′) and Marcelo Allende for Sphelele Mkhulise (81′).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
62'
Cape Town City started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Eric Tinkler played with: Darren Keet, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Keanu Cupido, Taariq Fielies, Mark Van Heerden, Juan Camilo Zapata, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Thabo Nodada, Khanyisa Erick Mayo, Bertrand Mani and Darwin Gonzalez.
These were the players on the bench: Lorenzo Gordinho, Bongani Mpandle, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Taahir Goedeman, Luke Daniels, Jaedin Rhodes, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Kajally Drammeh and Ambina Fidèle Brice.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 4 changes: Bertrand Mani for Fidèle Brice Ambina (46′), Juan Camilo Zapata for Mduduzi Mdantsane (84′), Khanyisa Mayo for Luke Daniels (90′) and Darwin González for Jaeden Rhodes (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
