TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns snatched a late win Richards Bay 1-0 after J. Mendieta scored just 1 goal (90′). Mamelodi Sundowns was definitely superior in terms of ball possession (79%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi who had the assistance of Elphas Sitole and Mervyn van Wyk. The 4th official was Michael Mosemeng. The weather was broken clouds. The temperature was hot at 26.78 degrees Celsius or 80.2 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 59%.
Match Statistics
- ! 79 Ball Possession 21
Shots
- 13 Total 4
- 3 On Target 1
- 7 Off Target 3
- 3 Shots blocked 0
- 128 Attack 68
- 103 Dangerous attack 51
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 5
Fouls
- 13 Total 5
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns had a superior ball possession 79% while Richards Bay was struggling with a 21% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns had a more offensive attitude with 103 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 13 times, 3 on target, 7 off target. On the opposite side, Richards Bay shot 4 times, 1 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns received 1 yellow card (Zuko Mdunyelwa). Regarding the opposition, Richards Bay received 1 yellow card (Sanele Barns).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Mamelodi Sundowns has 49 points to sit in the 1st place. Regarding the opposition, Richards Bay will stays with 14 points to sit in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Moroka Swallows on the 27th of December with a 15-5 head to head record in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (7 draws).
Richards Bay will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 9th of August with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Richards Bay (1 draw).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
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Mamelodi Sundowns started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: Denis Onyango , Zuko Mdunyelwa , Bathusi Aubaas , Sipho Mbule , T. Mashego , Sphelele Mkhulise , Mothobi Mvala , Lebohang Maboe , Matías Esquivel , Gastón Sirino and Tashreeq Matthews .
The home team had on the bench: Rushine De Reuck, Brian Onyango, Lesiba Nku , Júnior Mendieta , S. Mabena , Sammy Seabi , Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi, Neo Maema and Jody February.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: T. Mashego for Sammy Seabi (75′), Tashreeq Matthews for Lesiba Nku (61′), Gastón Sirino for Neo Maema (62′), Matías Esquivel for Júnior Mendieta (62′) and Lebohang Maboe for S. Mabena (71′).
Player of the match: Sphelele Mkhulise
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Mamelodi Sundowns was Sphelele Mkhulise even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 109 passes (94% accurate) and 3 key passes. He won 9 duels out of 13. He performed 1 cross.
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
Richards Bay started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Vusumuzi Vilakazi played with: Salim Magoola , Lwandile Mabuya , Sibusiso Mthethwa , Simphiwe Mcineka , Nkosikhona Ndaba , Sanele Barns , Ntsako Makhubela , Romario Dlamini , Somila Ntsundwana , Khuda Muyaba and Langelihle Mhlongo .
These were the players on the bench: Yanela Mbuthuma , Thulani Gumede, Malcolm Jacobs, Moses Mthembu , Justice Figuareido, Boikanyo Komane, Tercious Malepe, Tshepo Mabua and Thabani Dube .
Richards Bay could not rely on the presence of Yanela Mbuthuma (injured).
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 5 changes: Simphiwe Mcineka for Thabani Dube (46′), Khuda Muyaba for Yanela Mbuthuma (56′), Somila Ntsundwana for Tshepo Mabua (88′), Ntsako Makhubela for Moses Mthembu (63′) and Langelihle Mhlongo for Tercious Malepe (88′).
Player of the match: Sibusiso Mthethwa
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Richards Bay was Sibusiso Mthethwa.
His rating is with 7 passes (83% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 3 duels out of 4.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Richards Bay – 1-0
- Sekhukhune United – Cape Town City – 2-2
- Kaizer Chiefs – Stellenbosch – 0-1
- AmaZulu – Polokwane City – 0-0
