Mamelodi Sundowns vs Royal AM, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 6': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 6'
- 15': Mfundo Thikazi (Royal AM) Substitution at 15'
- 56': Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 56'
- 59': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 59'
- 64': Neo Maema (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Siyabonga Mabena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
- 78': Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 78'
- 80': Sibusiso Magaqa (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 80'
- 83': Zukile Mkhize (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 83'
- 84': Mxolisi Macuphu (Royal AM) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 85'
- 87': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Zuko Mdunyelwa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+2': Sbangani Zulu (Royal AM) Goal at 92'
Statistics
 ROY |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 9 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 30.3 | Possession | 69.7 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 34 | Mothobi Mvala  |
| 29 | Divine Lunga |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 3 | Thembinkosi Lorch |
| 10 | Lucas Ribeiro |
Royal AM (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 20 | Zukile Mkhize |
| 70 | Smiso Gumede |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa |
| 22 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 33 | Sera Motebang |
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