PORT ELIZABETH. Mamelodi Sundowns defeats Chippa United with a 2-0 win with a goal from A. Maphosa (36′). Mamelodi Sundowns was unquestionably superior in terms of ball possession (67%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. The weather was very heavy rain. The temperature was hot at 26.86 degrees Celsius or 80.35 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 93%.
Match Statistics
- ! 33 Ball Possession 67
Shots
- 7 Total 7
- 3 On Target 3
- 3 Off Target 2
- 1 Shots blocked 2
- 80 Attack 83
- 31 Dangerous attack 37
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 9
- 3 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 11 Total 22
- 3 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns had a superior ball possession 67% while Chippa United was struggling with a 33% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was putting more pressure with 37 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Chippa United shot 7 times, 3 on target, 3 off target. On the other side, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 7 times, 3 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Chippa United received 3 yellow cards (Justice Chabalala, Zuko Mdunyelwa and Roscoe Pietersen). On the other side, Mamelodi Sundowns received 4 yellow cards (Rivaldo Coetzee, Mothobi Mvala, Rulani Mokwena and Abdelmounaim Boutouil).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Chippa United will stay with 3 points like Sekhukhune United to hold in the 12th place. Regarding the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 12 points to sit in the 1st place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Chippa United will host Sekhukhune United on the 25th of May with a 2-0 head to head statistic in favor of Chippa United (2 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Cape Town City on the 25th of May with a 11-7 head to head statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (6 draws).
Chippa United – Formation
Chippa United
20'
73'
Chippa United started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
The manager Morgan Mammila decided to play with the following team: Stanley Nwabali , Zuko Mdunyelwa , Roscoe Pietersen , Justice Chabalala , Azola Ntsabo , Craig Martin , Goodman Mosele , Ayabulela Konqobe , Augustine Mulenga , Luvuyo Memela and Ronaldo Maarman .
The home team had on the bench: Lloyd Junior Kazapua, Siphelele Luthuli, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Menzi Banele Ndwandwe , Thabang Molaoa, Baraka Majogoro, Senzo Shaun Nkwanyana , Sirgio Kammies and Thabiso Lebitso .
Substitutions
Chippa United made 4 changes: Luvuyo Memela for Sirgio Kammies (46′), Craig Martin for Thabiso Lebitso (46′), Ronaldo Maarman for Menzi Banele Ndwandwe (73′) and Ayabulela Konqobe for Senzo Shaun Nkwanyana (73′).
Best player: Azola Ntsabo
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Chippa United was Azola Ntsabo.
His rating is with 16 passes (0% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 12 duels out of 20. He performed 4 crosses.
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
36'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
Rhulani Mokwena played with: Ronwen Williams , Grant Kekana , Mothobi Mvala , Abdelmounaim Boutouil , Marcelo Allende , Rivaldo Coetzee , Teboho Mokoena , Aubrey Maphosa Modiba , Lesiba Nku , Lucas Ribeiro and Themba Zwane .
These were the players on the bench: Denis Onyango, Brian Onyango, Bongani Zungu, Terrence Mashego, Júnior Mendieta , Bathusi Aubaas, Siyabonga Mabena, Sipho Mbule and Neo Maema .
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: Lesiba Nku for Neo Maema (71′), Themba Zwane for Júnior Mendieta (71′), Marcelo Allende for Terrence Mashego (83′), Lucas Ribeiro for Bongani Zungu (85′) and Aubrey Maphosa Modiba for Bathusi Aubaas (83′).
Best player: Marcelo Allende
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Mamelodi Sundowns was Marcelo Allende even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 73 passes (0% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 6 duels out of 7. He performed 9 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Chippa United – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-2
- AmaZulu – Richards Bay – 0-0
- Polokwane City – Cape Town Spurs – 3-1
