Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 Chippa United: A surprise win against Chippa United
TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns had a surprising win over Chippa United with a 2-0 win with a goal from A. Jali (44') and a goal from T. Mokoena (88').
TSHWANE. Mamelodi Sundowns had a surprising win over Chippa United with a 2-0 win with a goal from A. Jali (44′) and a goal from T. Mokoena (88′). Mamelodi Sundowns was vastly superior ball possession (68%) was among the key factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium stadium in Tshwane on Monday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Philangenkosi Khumalo with the assistance of Lubabalo Pitsha and Kenneth Mamegwa. The 4th official was Calphyne Kubheka.
Match Statistics
Mamelodi Sundowns was in firm control of the ball 68% while Chippa United was struggling with a 32% ball possession.
Mamelodi Sundowns was more aggressive with 105 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 3 were on target. Which is one of the reasons Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns shot 10 times, 3 on target, 7 off target. On the opposite side, Chippa United shot 4 times, 1 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
No yellow cards were issued to Mamelodi Sundowns. On the other side, Chippa United received 1 yellow card (S. E. Mdlinzo).
Also, Chippa United didn’t manage to end the match with 11 players after S. Mkhize (Chippa United) was sent out after receiving a straight red card in the (24′).
After this contest, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 44 points to stay in the 1st place. On the opposite side, Chippa United will stay with 16 points to stay in the 12th place.
Match Events
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24'24'
S. Mkhize
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44'44'
A. Jali
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63'63'
S. E. Mdlinzo
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69'69'
Gift Motupa
Thabiso Kutumela
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69'69'
G. Sirino
B. Ralani
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69'69'
G. Motupa
T. Kutumela
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72'72'
M. Mokhele
T. Lebitso
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72'72'
S. Seabi
A. Sangare
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85'85'
K. Mudau
T. Morena
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88'88'
T. Mokoena
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88'88'
M. Mvala
T. Zwane
Next match
In the upcoming Premier League match, Mamelodi Sundowns will play away against Baroka on the 14th of February with a 7-1 head to head statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (3 draws).
Chippa United will host Royal AM on the 19th of February with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Royal AM (0 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns: Formation and Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns adopted the 3-5-1-1 line-up (3-5-1-1).
The manager Rhulani Mokwena chose to play with the following team: Kennedy Mweene, Rushine De Reuck, Rivaldo Coetzee, Brian Mandela, Thapelo Morena, Thabiso Kutumela, Andile Jali, Amethyst Bradley Ralani, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile.
Substitutes
Mamelodi Sundowns made 5 changes: A. Jali for T. Mokoena (68′), B. Ralani for G. Sirino (69′), T. Kutumela for G. Motupa (69′), T. Morena for K. Mudau (85′) and T. Zwane for M. Mvala (88′).
Chippa United: Formation and Lineups
Also Chippa United adopted the 3-5-1-1 line-up (3-5-1-1).
On the other side, Kurt Lentjies played with: Ismail Watenga, Sandile Mthethwa, Veluyeke Zulu, Roscoe Pietersen, Sizwe Mdlinzo, Thabiso Lebitso, Siphesihle Mkhize, Riaan Hanamub, Aboubacar Sangare, Siphelele Luthuli and Evanga.
Substitutes
Chippa United made 2 changes: T. Lebitso for P. Mokhele (72′) and A. Sangare for S. Seabi (72′).
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