PETERSBURG. Mamelodi Sundowns conquers Marumo Gallants FC 4-0 after playing a incredible match. T. Zwane (24′), P. Shalulile (78′), P. Šafranko (87′) and P. Shalulile (90′). Mamelodi Sundowns was truly better in terms of ball possession (65%) was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Philangenkosi Khumalo with the help of Brian Kganyago and Lalelani Mngadi. The 4th official was Romeo Matibidi. The weather was clear. The temperature was cold at 12.3 degrees Celsius or 54.12 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 62%.
Match Statistics
- ! 35 Ball Possession 65
Shots
- 7 Total 17
- 2 On Target 5
- 5 Off Target 12
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 61 Attack 70
- 33 Dangerous attack 64
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 3
- 2 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 14 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 2
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns had a strong ball possession 65% while Marumo Gallants FC was struggling with a 35% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was more aggressive with 64 dangerous attacks and 17 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Marumo Gallants FC shot 7 times, 2 on target, 5 off target. Talking about the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 17 times, 5 on target, 12 off target.
Cards
Marumo Gallants FC received 2 yellow cards (C. Ngema and M. Mvelase). On the other side, Mamelodi Sundowns received 2 yellow cards (G. Kekana and K. Mudau).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Marumo Gallants FC will stay with 4 points to climb in the 17th place. On the other side, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 25 points to climb in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Marumo Gallants FC will play away against SuperSport United on the 20th of November with a 2-0 head to head record in favor of SuperSport United (0 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns will play away agasint Cape Town City on the 20th of November with a 10-7 head to head statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (3 draws).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
36'
45'
Marumo Gallants FC started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
The manager Xaniseka Raymond Mdaka decided to play with the following team: Washington Arubi, Mpho Mvelase, Isaac Nhlapo, Lehlohonolo Nonyane, Lebohang Mabotja, Sede Junior Dion, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Miguel Timm, Thabo Mnyamane, Kgoapeng and Sibusiso Kumalo.
The home team had on the bench: Katlego Otladisa, K. Ndlovu, Siphelele Ntshangase, L. Lamola, M. Patel, Celimpilo Ngema, D. Manaka, M. Kgoetyane and M. Mphambaniso.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 3 changes: L. Koapeng for S. Ntshangase (36′), N. Ndlondlo for C. Ngema (36′) and T. Mnyamane for K. Otladisa (83′).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
24'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
Regarding the opposition, Rhulani Mokwena played with: Reyaad Pieterse, Grant Kekana, Mosa Lebusa, Khuliso Mudau, Divine Lunga, Andile Jali, Sphelele Mkhulise, Themba Zwane, Peter Shalulile, Neo Maema and Pavol Šafranko.
They had on the bench: Mothobi Mvala, Thapelo Morena, R. De Reuck, S. Vilakazi, G. Motupa, L. Lakay, L. Kapinga, R. Goss and L. Sirino.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 2 changes: K. Mudau for T. Morena (9′) and S. Mkhulise for M. Mvala (87′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- AmaZulu – Cape Town City – 2-0
- Royal AM – Baroka – 1-1
- Chippa United – Maritzburg United – 0-0
- Moroka Swallows – Sekhukhune United – 0-1
- Marumo Gallants FC – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-4
