TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns succeeded in turn the tables against Stellenbosch. It was Stellenbosch to score first with a goal from Devin Titus. Notwithstanding, later Mamelodi Sundowns found the way to turn the tables scoring 3 consecutive goals with Grant Kekana (34′), Aubrey Maphosa Modiba (39′) and Siyabonga Mabena (90′). Mamelodi Sundowns was decisively superior in terms of ball possession (66%) and that was among the factors of its victory.​

The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The weather was moderate rain. The temperature was pleasant at 15.93 degrees Celsius or 60.67 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 62%.​

Match Statistics​

Mamelodi Sundowns

3 - 1

Stellenbosch

  • ! 66 Ball Possession 34
Shots
  • 14 Total 4
  • 5 On Target 2
  • 6 Off Target 1
  • 3 Shots blocked 1
  • 78 Attack 76
  • 44 Dangerous attack 43
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 3 Corners 1
  • 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 12 Total 18
  • 2 Yellow Cards 4
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 5

Ball possession

Mamelodi Sundowns had a superior ball possession 66% while Stellenbosch was struggling with a 34% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Mamelodi Sundowns had a more offensive attitude with 44 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match​.

Mamelodi Sundowns shot 14 times, 5 on target, 6 off target. Regarding the opposition, Stellenbosch shot 4 times, 2 on target, 1 off target.

Cards

Mamelodi Sundowns received 3 yellow cards (Siyabonga Mabena, Siyabonga Mabena and Bongani Zungu). Talking about the opposition, Stellenbosch received 4 yellow cards (Genino Palace, Thabo Moloisane, Athenkosi Mcaba and Qobolwakhe Sibande).

Match Timeline

14'
Devin Titus(goal)
Bongani Zungu- Yellow
28'
30'
Athenkosi Mcaba- Yellow
G. Kekana(goal)Bongani Zungu
34'
38'
Qobolwakhe Sibande- Yellow
A. Modiba(goal)
39'
66'
T. Moloisane- Yellow
67'
67'
Antonio Van Wyk- sub ->Nhlanhla Mgaga
Lebohang Maboe- sub ->Júnior Mendieta
74'
Sphelele Mkhulise- sub ->Thapelo Morena
74'
78'
S. Colley- sub ->Andre de Jong
79'
Mervin Boji- sub ->Kyle Jurgens
88'
Genino Palace- Yellow
S. Mabena(goal)Peter Shalulile
90'
87'
Thulani Mini- sub ->Antonio Van Wyk
S. Mabena- Yellow
90'
S. Mabena- Yellow
90'
Khuliso Mudau- sub ->Grant Kekana
86'
90'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
66
26
Stellenbosch
50
28
Orlando Pirates
49
28
Sekhukhune United
42
28
TS Galaxy
40
27
SuperSport United
40
28
Cape Town City
39
28
Kaizer Chiefs
35
28
Polokwane City
35
28
Golden Arrows
34
28
Chippa United
33
28
AmaZulu
33
28
Moroka Swallows
32
28
Royal AM
30
27
Richards Bay
27
28
Cape Town Spurs
17
28

After this match, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 24 points to remain in the 1st place. Talking about the opposition, Stellenbosch will stay with 7 points like Orlando Pirates, Polokwane City and Cape Town City to sit in the 14th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Cape Town City on the 25th of May with a 11-7 head to head record in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (6 draws).

Stellenbosch will play away agasint Richards Bay on the 25th of May with a 1-1 head to head record.

Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation

Mamelodi Sundowns
G
Reyaad Pieterse 26.South Africa
6.8
D
Bongani Zungu 8.South Africa
7.5
28'
D
Mothobi Mvala 34.South Africa
6.7
D
Rivaldo Coetzee 40.South Africa
7.3
90'
M
Mosa Lebusa 5.South Africa
7.5
M
A. Modiba 17.South Africa
8.4
39'
M
G. Kekana 20.South Africa
7.7
86' 34'
M
Thapelo Maseko 33.South Africa
6.4
F
Júnior Mendieta 15.Argentina
6.8
74'
F
T. Morena 27.South Africa
7.0
74'
F
Peter Shalulile 38.Namibia
8.1
Substitutes
G
Denis Onyango 1.Uganda
D
Brian Onyango 6.Kenya
D
Khuliso Mudau 25.South Africa
86'
D
Sifiso Ngobeni 37.South Africa
90'
M
T. Zwane 18.South Africa
M
Sphelele Mkhulise 21.South Africa
6.7
74'
M
Lucas Ribeiro 23.Brazil
M
Lebohang Maboe 39.South Africa
6.4
74'
F
S. Mabena 22.South Africa
7.7
90' 90'

Mamelodi Sundowns started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).

The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: Reyaad Pieterse (6.8), Rivaldo Coetzee (7.3), Bongani Zungu (7.5), Mothobi Mvala (6.7), Grant Kekana (7.7), Aubrey Maphosa Modiba (8.4), Thapelo Maseko (6.4), Mosa Lebusa (7.5), Thapelo Morena (7.0), Júnior Mendieta (6.8) and Peter Shalulile (8.1).

The home team had on the bench: Denis Onyango, Brian Onyango, Themba Zwane, Sphelele Mkhulise (6.7), Siyabonga Mabena (7.7), Lucas Ribeiro, Khuliso Mudau, Sifiso Ngobeni and Lebohang Maboe (6.4).

Substitutions

Mamelodi Sundowns made 4 changes: Júnior Mendieta for Lebohang Maboe (74′), Grant Kekana for Khuliso Mudau (86′), Thapelo Morena for Sphelele Mkhulise (74′) and Rivaldo Coetzee for Sifiso Ngobeni (90′).

Best player: Aubrey Maphosa Modiba​

The most impressive player for Mamelodi Sundowns was Aubrey Maphosa Modiba.

His rating is (8.4) with 1 goal, 60 passes (83% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 6 duels out of 7. He performed 4 crosses.

Stellenbosch – Formation

Stellenbosch
G
Sage Stephens 17.South Africa
6.3
D
Qobolwakhe Sibande 22.South Africa
6.8
38'
D
T. Moloisane 24.South Africa
6.6
66'
D
Athenkosi Mcaba 26.South Africa
6.7
30'
D
Kyle Jurgens 27.South Africa
6.3
79'
M
Sihle Nduli 8.South Africa
7.0
M
Nhlanhla Mgaga 10.South Africa
6.4
67'
M
Anicet Oura 14.Ivory Coast
6.7
67'
M
Genino Palace 28.South Africa
6.4
88'
M
Devin Titus 34.South Africa
7.1
14'
F
Andre de Jong 18.New Zealand
6.8
78'
Substitutes
G
Lee Langeveldt 35.South Africa
D
Liam de Kock 33.South Africa
M
Antonio Van Wyk 29.South Africa
6.4
67'
F
I. Rayners 9.South Africa
F
S. Colley 11.Gambia
6.3
78'
F
Thulani Mini 12.South Africa
87'
F
Mervin Boji 19.South Africa
6.6
79'
F
Kgaogelo Sekgota 20.South Africa
6.8
67'

Stellenbosch started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

Steve Barker played with: Sage Stephens (6.3), Kyle Jurgens (6.3), Thabo Moloisane (6.6), Athenkosi Mcaba (6.7), Qobolwakhe Sibande (6.8), Genino Palace (6.4), Sihle Nduli (7.0), Nhlanhla Mgaga (6.4), Devin Titus (7.1), Anicet Oura (6.7) and Andre de Jong (6.8).

These were the players on the bench: Iqraam Rayners, Salifu Colley (6.3), Thulani Mini, Mervin Boji (6.6), Kgaogelo Sekgota (6.8), Antonio Van Wyk (6.4), Liam De Kock and Lee Langeveldt.

Substitutions

Stellenbosch made 5 changes: Nhlanhla Mgaga for Antonio Van Wyk (67′), Andre de Jong for Salifu Colley (78′), Anicet Oura for Kgaogelo Sekgota (67′), Antonio Van Wyk for Thulani Mini (87′) and Kyle Jurgens for Mervin Boji (79′).

Best player: Devin Titus​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Stellenbosch was Devin Titus.

His rating is (7.1) with 1 goal, 30 passes (74% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 1 duel out of 4. He performed 6 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​