PETERSBURG. Mamelodi Sundowns had a surprising win over Marumo Gallants FC with a 2-0 win with a goal from T. Morena (1′) and a goal from T. Zwane (53′).
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Saturday and it started at 7:00 pm local time. The referee was Christopher Kistoor who had the assistance of Sibusiso Sisilana and Modisa Moretsi. The 4th official was Olani Jethro Kwinda. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 22.8 degrees Celsius or 73.09 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 43%.
Match Statistics
- 47 Ball Possession 53
Shots
- 6 Total 10
- 2 On Target 6
- 4 Off Target 4
- 2 Shots blocked 0
- 109 Attack 121
- 49 Dangerous attack 72
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 2
- 1 Off Sides 5
Fouls
- 12 Total 18
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Marumo Gallants FC was in possession of the ball for 47% of the time vs. Mamelodi Sundowns that controlled the ball for 53% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was more aggressive with 72 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 6 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Marumo Gallants FC shot 6 times, 2 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 10 times, 6 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Marumo Gallants FC received 1 yellow card (Ranga Chivaviro). On the opposite side, Mamelodi Sundowns received 2 yellow cards (Mothobi Mvala and Aubrey Modiba).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Marumo Gallants FC will stay with 29 points like Chippa United to hold in the 14th place. Regarding the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 69 points to hold in the 1st place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Marumo Gallants FC will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head stats.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Maritzburg United on the 20th of May with a 19-3 head to head record in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (8 draws).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
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35'
Marumo Gallants FC adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Dan Malesela decided to play with the following team: Washington Arubi, Sibeko, Ismaël Olivier Toure, Tshepo Gumede, Ayanda Nkili, Edgar Manaka, Lucky Mohomi, Katlego Otladisa, Sibusiso Kumalo, Mahlatse Makudubela and Ranga Chivaviro.
The home team had on the bench: Maselaelo Seanego, Ismail Bin Abdul Rashid Watenga, Letsie Koapeng, Sizwe Eric Mdlinzo, Tebogo Thangwane, Pule Fransis Maraisane, Mpambaniso Monde, Cheick Bamba Soumahoro and Lesiba Nku.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 4 changes: Sibusiso Khumalo for Monde Mphambaniso (46′), Mahlatsi Makudubela for Lesiba Nku (46′), Sibusiso Sibeko for Letsie Koapeng (73′) and Ayanda Nkili for Cheick Bamba Soumaro (73′).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
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Also Mamelodi Sundowns adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Rhulani Mokwena played with: Ronwen Williams, Thapelo Morena, Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Teboho Mokoena, Sipho Mbule, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Neo Maema, Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile.
They had on the bench: Rivaldo Coetzee, Domingo, Terrence Mashego, Gastón Sirino, Amethyst Bradley Ralani, Mosa Lebusa, Reyaad Pieterse, Bongani Zungu and Lebohang Maboe.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: Abdelmounaim Boutouil for Mosa Lebusa (46′), Neo Maema for Haashim Domingo (76′), Sipho Mbule for Lebohang Maboe (76′), Themba Zwane for Leandro Sirino (82′) and Peter Shalulile for Bongani Zungu (88′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
