Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 8'
- 28': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 28'
- 45': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 48'
- 52': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 52'
- 53': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 53'
- 56': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 56'
- 63': Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 68': Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 69'
- 77': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Asimbonge Mdunge (Richards Bay) Substitution at 77'
Statistics
MSU |
||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 6 | Saves | 0 |
| 22.2 | Possession | 77.8 |
| 1 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Denis Onyango (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana  |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 9 | Arthur |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 10 | Lucas Ribeiro Costa |
Richards Bay (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 37 | Sanele Zulu |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
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