Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Commentary
- 27': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
- 34': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 34'
- 42': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 42'
- 45': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Erwin Saavedra (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 57'
- 66': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 66'
- 69': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 69'
- 76': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Sinhle Makhubela (Polokwane City) Substitution at 77'
- 86': Douglas Mapfumo (Polokwane City) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 PFC |
MSFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 28.4 | Possession | 71.6 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 28 | +52 | 73 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 28 | +23 | 61 |
| 3 | Stellenbosch | 28 | +13 | 48 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 28 | +8 | 46 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 5 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 29 | Divine Lunga |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 39 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 12 | Neo Maema |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise  |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 9 | Arthur |
| 43 | Kutlwano Letlhaku |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Sapunga (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 12 | Cole Alexander |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 9 | Hlayisi Chauke |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
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