Mamelodi Sundowns vs Royal AM, 2024-25 South African Premier Division
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Match Timeline
- 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 |
MSFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 17 | +30 | 45 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 14 | +16 | 33 |
| 3 | Polokwane City | 18 | +1 | 29 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 17 | +5 | 28 |
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 Costa |
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 |
South African Premier News
A month and a half after Orlando Pirates suffered a frustrating defeat away at Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership, the Buccaneers will host the return PSL fixture on February 22.
As Orlando Pirates prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a title race six-pointer a week after beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in a thrilling Soweto Derby, there is still no doubt that the latter leads the way in terms of fanfare.
Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Orlando Pirates to Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday February 8, in what is effectively a South African Premiership title race six-pointer.
After a thrilling Soweto Derby on Saturday, South African Premiership fans' attention now turns to the Tshwane derby between SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns in Atteridgeville on Wednesday February 5.
Fresh off Saturday's Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates face another important Premiership fixture as they visit Sekhukhune United on Wednesday.