TSHWANE. Stellenbosch was in the end too good for Mamelodi Sundowns with the goal of A. Du was the key player of the match after he scored in the 6th and 57th minute. A. Du Preez (6′), J. Adams (42′) and A. Du Preez (57′).
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Akona Zenith Makhalima with the collaboration of Xolani Boneni and Tumi Mohlala. The 4th official was Sipho Macbeth Mahlangu.
Match Statistics
- 53 Ball Possession 47
Shots
- 17 Total 4
- 6 On Target 3
- 11 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 147 Attack 83
- 115 Dangerous attack 29
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 1
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 6 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Mamelodi Sundowns was in possession of the ball for 53% of the time vs. Stellenbosch that controlled the ball for 47% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was more pushing with 115 dangerous attacks and 17 shots of which 6 were on target. Anyway, Stellenbosch was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 17 times, 6 on target, 11 off target. On the other side, Stellenbosch shot 4 times, 3 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Mamelodi Sundowns received 2 yellow cards (T. Zwane and R. Goss). On the opposite side, Stellenbosch received 1 yellow card (S. Stephens).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Mamelodi Sundowns will stay with 62 points to soar in the 2nd place. On the opposite side, Stellenbosch will have 44 points to move up in the 6th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns will play away with Royal AM on the 21st of May with a 1-0 head to head in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (0 draws).
Stellenbosch will host Cape Town City on the 21st of May with a 3-2 head to head record in favor of Stellenbosch (0 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena decided to play with the following team: .
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 4 changes: A. Modiba for L. Lakay (64′), B. Ralani for G. Sirino (64′), T. Zwane for P. Safranko (65′) and N. Maema for H. Domingo (65′).
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Steve Barker played with: .
Substitutions
Stellenbosch made 5 changes: J. Ortiz for G. Scott (56′), M. van Heerden for S. Letsoenyo (69′), A. Du Preez for J. Adams (70′), I. Jabaar for S. Mthethwa (80′) and J. Adams for W. Isaacs (80′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- TS Galaxy – Marumo Gallants FC – 0-0
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Stellenbosch – 0-3
- Golden Arrows – Royal AM – 2-2
- Cape Town City – AmaZulu – 0-0
- Baroka – SuperSport United – 3-1
- Sekhukhune United – Kaizer Chiefs – 0-1
- Moroka Swallows – Chippa United – 0-0