TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns beats Richards Bay 1-0 after T. Morena scored just 1 goal (25′).
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Tuesday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda who was helped by Khamusi Razwimisani and Cledwin Karabo Baloyi. The 4th official was Joseph Makhubo.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 9 Total 7
- 3 On Target 3
- 4 Off Target 2
- 2 Shots blocked 2
- 83 Attack 78
- 60 Dangerous attack 77
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 9
- 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 16 Total 6
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Mamelodi Sundowns was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Richards Bay that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Richards Bay was more aggressive with 77 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 3 were on target. Nevertheless, Mamelodi Sundowns found a way to find the solution to win this match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 9 times, 3 on target, 4 off target. Regarding the opposition, Richards Bay shot 7 times, 3 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns received 2 yellow cards (Khuliso Mudau and Khuliso Mudau). Talking about the opposition, Richards Bay didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 65 points to sit in the 1st place. On the opposite side, Richards Bay will stay with 32 points to remain in the 10th 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 statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (2 draws).
Richards Bay will host Royal AM on the 20th of May with a 1-0 head to head record in favor of Richards Bay (0 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
46'
25'
74'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: Ronwen Williams, Thapelo Morena, Rushine De Reuck, Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Terrence Mashego, Sipho Mbule, Bongani Zungu, Sphelele Mkhulise, Cassius Mailula, Lebohang Maboe and Abubeker Nasser.
The home team had on the bench: Kennedy Mweene, Mosa Lebusa, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Khuliso Mudau, Mothobi Mvala, Themba Zwane, Gastón Sirino, Thabiso Kutumela, Ntandoyenkosi Ngubane and Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 4 changes: Abubeker Nasir for Leandro Sirino (31′), Cassius Mailula for Thabiso Kutumela (31′), Abdelmounaim Boutouil for Mosa Lebusa (46′) and Thapelo Morena for Khuliso Mudau (46′).
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
Richards Bay started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Sifiso Pitso Dladla played with: Jamal Salim, Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Langelihle Mhlongo, Mpho Mathebula, Sanele Barns, Somila Ntsundwana, Luvuyo Memela and Sakhile Hlongwa.
They had on the bench: Malcolm Jacobs, Romario Dlamini, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Ndiviwe Mdabuka, Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa, Moses Mthembu, Katleho Makateng, Yanela Mbuthuma and Harold Majadibodu.
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 3 changes: Somila Ntsundwana for Romario Dlamini (72′), Sakhile Hlongwa for Yamela Mbuthuma (72′) and Luvuyo Memela for Moses Mthembu (83′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
