TEMBISA. Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United draw 1-1. P. Shalulile scored the first goal (45′) for Mamelodi Sundowns. O. Mntambo made it even (46′). Mamelodi Sundowns was definitely superior in terms of ball possession (79%)
The match was played at the Makhulong Stadium stadium in Tembisa on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Masixole Bambiso with the help of Jimmy Kgaphala and Brian Kganyago. The 4th official was Buhlebendawo Jobela. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was hot at 26.8 degrees Celsius or 80.19 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 78%.
Match Statistics
- ! 21 Ball Possession 79
Shots
- 4 Total 11
- 3 On Target 4
- 1 Off Target 7
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 53 Attack 83
- 55 Dangerous attack 78
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 5
Fouls
- 5 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns was in firm control of the ball 79% while Sekhukhune United was struggling with a 21% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was putting more pressure with 78 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 4 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough Mamelodi Sundowns to win the match.
Sekhukhune United shot 4 times, 3 on target, 1 off target. Talking about the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 11 times, 4 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Sekhukhune United received 5 yellow cards (V. Letsoalo, N. Mobbie, P. Mahlangu, A. K. Mosiatlhaga and S. G. Motsepe). On the opposite side, Mamelodi Sundowns received 2 yellow cards (N. Maema and S. Mkhulise).
Match Timeline
Standings
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Sekhukhune United will play away against Marumo Gallants FC on the 4th of February with a 1-0 head to head in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).
Mamelodi Sundowns will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 13th of May with a 2-0 head to head record in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (2 draws).
Sekhukhune United – Formation
Sekhukhune United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Kaitano Tembo decided to play with the following team: Toaster Nsabata, Nyiko Mobbie, Sello Motsepe, Daniel Cardoso, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Elias Mokwana, Rodrick Kabwe, Linda Mntambo, Wonderboy Makhubu, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Victor Letsoalo.
The home team had on the bench: Mosiatlhaga, Tshepo Mokhabi, Katlego Mkhabela, Ntokozo Mtshweni, Denwin Farmer, Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya, Mfanafuthi Prince Nxumalo, Siyabulela Shai and Pogiso Mahlangu.
Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 5 changes: E. Mokwana for T. Masiya (29′), R. Kabwe for P. Mahlangu (46′), W. Makhubu for A. K. Mosiatlhaga (46′), T. Mabasa for D. Farmer (77′) and V. Letsoalo for P. Nxumalo (87′).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Manqoba Mngqithi played with: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Brian Mandela, Rushine De Reuck, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Sphelele Mkhulise, Gastón Sirino, Neo Maema, Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile.
These were the players on the bench: Andile Jali, Lesedi Kapinga, Lyle Lakay, Mothobi Mvala, Thabiso Kutumela, Sipho Mbule, Mosa Lebusa, Kennedy Mweene and Thapelo Morena.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: G. Sirino for T. Kutumela (74′), T. Zwane for S. Mbule (83′), K. Mudau for T. Morena (83′), A. Modiba for L. Lakay (84′) and N. Maema for L. Kapinga (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Cape Town City – Stellenbosch – 1-1
- Golden Arrows – TS Galaxy – 0-0
- Sekhukhune United – Mamelodi Sundowns – 1-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – Richards Bay – 1-0
- Maritzburg United – Chippa United – 2-1