CAPE TOWN. Mamelodi Sundowns overcomes Cape Town City with a 2-0 win with a goal from A. Modiba (61′) and a goal from T. Zwane (63′).
The match was played at the Cape Town Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka assisted by Cledwin Karabo Baloyi and Xolani Boneni. The 4th official was Msimeleli Mabuto. The weather was clear. The temperature was hot at 28.4 degrees Celsius or 83.16 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 28%.
Match Statistics
- 48 Ball Possession 52
Shots
- 14 Total 12
- 4 On Target 4
- 10 Off Target 8
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 111 Attack 82
- 76 Dangerous attack 59
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 5
- 1 Off Sides 7
Fouls
- 9 Total 10
- 4 Yellow Cards 2
- 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. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 48% of the time vs. Mamelodi Sundowns that controlled the ball for 52% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was more aggressive with 76 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 4 were on target. Still, Mamelodi Sundowns was able to find the solution to win this match.
Cape Town City shot 14 times, 4 on target, 10 off target. On the other side, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 12 times, 4 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 4 yellow cards (C. Martin, A. Fidel, K. Cupido and T. Fielies). Regarding the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns received 2 yellow cards (K. Mudau and A. Modiba).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Cape Town City stays with 0 points to occupy the 16th place in the table. Talking about the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns has 3 points (1st).
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 19th of March with a 2-0 head to head record in favor of Cape Town City (2 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 13th of May with a 2-0 head to head in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (2 draws).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
6'
64'
Cape Town City started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: Hugo Marques, Craig Martin, Keanu Cupido, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Mark Van Heerden, Thabo Nodada, Ambina Fidèle Brice, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Khanyisa Erick Mayo, Luke Daniels and Darwin Gonzalez.
The home team had on the bench: Darren Keet, Taariq Fielies, Patrick Fisher, Jordan Bender, Mpho Makola, Taahir Goedeman, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Kajally Drammeh and Mogamat May.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: L. Daniels for K. Drammeh (56′), M. Mdantsane for T. Fielies (64′), D. Gonzalez for J. Bender (76′), K. Mayo for M. May (76′) and A. Fidel for M. Makola (76′).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
61'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).
Manqoba Mngqithi played with: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Brian Mandela, Teboho Mokoena, Mosa Lebusa, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Neo Maema, Themba Zwane, Domingo, Peter Shalulile and Thabiso Kutumela.
They had on the bench: Denis Onyango, Rushine De Reuck, Andile Jali, Lyle Lakay, Sipho Mbule, Sphelele Mkhulise, Thapelo Morena, Mothobi Mvala and Amethyst Bradley Ralani.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: K. Mudau for T. Morena (70′), T. Zwane for B. Ralani (72′), H. Domingo for M. Mvala (72′), P. Shalulile for S. Mbule (90′) and A. Modiba for L. Lakay (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
