TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns bounces back against SuperSport United with a goal on the G. J. 69′ and a goal on the T. Mokoena 80′. Mamelodi Sundowns was definitely superior in terms of ball possession (66%)
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Wednesday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Tinyiko Victor Hlungwani who had the assistance of Athenkosi Ndongeni and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Kenneth Mamegwa.
Match Statistics
- ! 66 Ball Possession 34
Shots
- 7 Total 5
- 3 On Target 4
- 4 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 35 Attack 32
- 32 Dangerous attack 29
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 10 Corners 6
Fouls
- 4 Total 2
- 0 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 2
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns was in firm control of the ball 66% while SuperSport United was struggling with a 34% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was was more aggressive with 32 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 3 were on target. However, that was not enough Mamelodi Sundowns to win the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 7 times, 3 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, SuperSport United shot 5 times, 4 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns didn’t receive any yellow card. Talking about the opposition, SuperSport United didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 27 points to climb in the 2nd place. Regarding the opposition, SuperSport United will have 19 points like Kaizer Chiefs to climb in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will play away against Royal AM on the 21st of May with a 0-0 head to head record.
SuperSport United will play away agasint Baroka on the 14th of May with a 5-3 head to head in favor of SuperSport United (3 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a 4-1-3-2 line-up (4-1-3-2).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: Denis Onyango, Grant Kekana, Khuliso Mudau, Mosa Lebusa, Lyle Lakay, Andile Jali, Neo Maema, Domingo, Themba Zwane, Peter Shalulile and Pavol Šafranko.
The home team had on the bench: Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Rushine De Reuck, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Kennedy Mweene, Gastón Sirino, Thabiso Kutumela, George Maluleka, Ricardo Nascimento and Kermit Erasmus.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 2 changes: P. Safranko for G. Sirino (66′) and T. Zwane for T. Kutumela (67′).
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Kaitano Tembo played with: Ronwen Williams, Keenan Phillips, Johannes, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Onismor Bhasera, Guily Manziba, Sipho Mbule, Jesse Donn, Teboho Mokoena, Ghampani Lungu and Thamsanqa Gabuza.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Thalente Mbatha, Kudakwashe Mahachi, Rasebotja Selaelo, Jamie Craig Webber, Boalefa Pule, Bradley Grobler, Moses Waiswa, Siyabonga Nhlapo and Iqraam Rayners.
Substitutions
SuperSport United made 4 changes: S. Mbule for J. Webber (46′), J. Donn for I. Rayners (63′), T. Gabuza for B. Grobler (71′) and G. Manziba for S. Nhlapo (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Mamelodi Sundowns – SuperSport United – 2-2
- Kaizer Chiefs – AmaZulu – 1-1
- Stellenbosch – Orlando Pirates – 0-3
- Marumo Gallants FC – Maritzburg United – 0-0