DURBAN. Mamelodi Sundowns prevails over AmaZulu 1-0 after L. Ribeiro scored a penalty (21′). Mamelodi Sundowns was truly superior in terms of ball possession (70%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium stadium in Durban on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Thabo Mkhabela who had the assistance of Kenneth Mamegwa and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Lalelani Mngadi. The weather was moderate rain. The temperature was pleasant at 19.77 degrees Celsius or 67.59 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 87%.
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, AmaZulu stays with 15 points like TS Galaxy and Chippa United to remain in the 12th place. On the opposite side, Mamelodi Sundowns will has 30 points to remain in the 1st place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, AmaZulu will host Sekhukhune United on the 9th of December with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Cape Town Spurs on the 9th of December with a 12-8 head to head stats in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (6 draws).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
39'
20'
AmaZulu started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Pablo Franco Martín decided to play with the following team: Olwethu Mzimela , Thembela Sikhakhane , Mbongeni Gumede , Taariq Fielies , Wayde Jooste , Tshepang Moremi , Ethan Brooks , Abbubaker Mobara , Riaan Hanamub , Sede Junior Dion and Hendrick Ekstein .
The home team had on the bench: Siyanda Hlangabeza, Mondli Mbanjwa , Celimpilo Ngema , Rowan Lancaster Human, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Veluyeke Zulu, Victor Letsoalo, Msindisi Ndlovu and Andile Mbanjwa.
AmaZulu could not rely on the presence of Celimpilo Ngema (injured).
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 3 changes: Thembela Sikhakhane for Celimpilo Ngema (39′), Hendrick Ekstein for Msindisi Ndlovu (87′) and Taariq Fielies for Mondli Mbanjwa (87′).
Player of the match: Ethan Brooks
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for AmaZulu was Ethan Brooks.
His rating is with 39 passes (82% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 7 duels out of 10. He performed 1 cross.
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
21'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Rhulani Mokwena played with: Ronwen Williams , Khuliso Mudau , Grant Kekana , Mosa Lebusa , Abdelmounaim Boutouil , Sphelele Mkhulise , Teboho Mokoena , Marcelo Allende , Themba Zwane , Peter Shalulile and Lucas Ribeiro .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Denis Onyango, Lesiba Nku , Gastón Sirino, Terrence Mashego, Thapelo Morena , Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi, Thapelo Maseko, Lebohang Maboe and Abubeker Nasir .
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: Lucas Ribeiro for Thapelo Morena (67′), Marcelo Allende for Lesiba Nku (67′), Sphelele Mkhulise for Lebohang Maboe (75′), Abdelmounaim Boutouil for Terrence Mashego (90′) and Peter Shalulile for Abubeker Nasir (90′).
Player of the match: Themba Zwane
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Mamelodi Sundowns was Themba Zwane even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 60 passes (88% accurate) and 4 key passes. He won 9 duels out of 15.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
