Premier League: Mamelodi Sundowns conquers Richards Bay 2-0 on Friday
DURBAN. Mamelodi Sundowns defeats Richards Bay with a 2-0 win with a goal from C. Mailula (40') and a goal from H. Domingo (67').
DURBAN. Mamelodi Sundowns conquers Richards Bay with a 2-0 win with a goal from C. Mailula (40′) and a goal from H. Domingo (67′). Mamelodi Sundowns took advantage of its superior ball possession (59%).
The match was played at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium stadium in Durban on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka who had the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Xolani Boneni. The 4th official was Philangenkosi Khumalo. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant around 16.7 degrees Celsius or 62.02 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 96%.
Match Statistics
Mamelodi Sundowns was in firm control of the ball 59% while Richards Bay was struggling with a 41% ball possession.
Mamelodi Sundowns was more aggressive with 97 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 7 were on target. Which is one of the reasons Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Richards Bay shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 15 times, 7 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Richards Bay received 2 yellow cards (Salim Jamal Magoola and Sanele Barns). Talking about the opposition, No yellow cards were issued to Mamelodi Sundowns.
After playing this match, Richards Bay will stay with 26 points to stay in the 3rd place. On the opposite side, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 34 points to stay in the 1st place.
Match Events
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40'40'
Cassius Mailula
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46'46'
Yanela Mbuthuma
Sakhile Hlongwa
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46'46'
Luvuyo Memela
Siphamandla Mtolo
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67'67'
Haashim Domingo
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69'69'
Salim Jamal Magoola
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71'71'
Sanele Barns
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76'76'
Moses Mthembu
Nkanyiso Zungu
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84'84'
Sipho Mbule
Haashim Domingo
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84'84'
Sphelele Mkhulise
Somila Ntsundwana
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84'84'
Ovella Ochieng
Somila Ntsundwana
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85'85'
Gastón Sirino
Themba Zwane
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90'90'
Lwandile Mabuya
Sanele Barns
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90'90'
Andile Jali
Neo Maema
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90'90'
Gift Motupa
Marcelo Allende
Next match
In the upcoming Premier League match, Richards Bay will play away with Marumo Gallants FC on the 14th of January with a 0-0 head to head record.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Chippa United on the 10th of January with a 12-0 head to head statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (7 draws).
Richards Bay: Formation and Lineups
Richards Bay started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Sifiso Pitso Dladla chose to play with the following team: Jamal Salim, Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Sanele Barns, Nkanyiso Zungu, Mpho Mathebula, Siphamandla Themba Mtolo, Sakhile Hlongwa and Somila Ntsundwana.
Substitutes
Richards Bay made 6 changes: Sakhile Hlongwa for Yanela Mbuthuma (46′), Siphamandla Mtolo for Luvuyo Memela (46′), Nkanyiso Zungu for Moses Mthembu (76′), Somila Ntsundwana for Sphelele Mkhulise (84′), Somila Ntsundwana for Ovella Ochieng (84′) and Sanele Barns for Lwandile Mabuya (90′).
Mamelodi Sundowns: Formation and Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
On the opposite side, Rhulani Mokwena played with: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Domingo, Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende, Cassius Mailula, Neo Maema and Themba Zwane.
Substitutes
Mamelodi Sundowns made 3 changes: Haashim Domingo for Sipho Mbule (84′), Themba Zwane for Gastón Sirino (85′) and Marcelo Allende for Gift Motupa (90′).
Results of the day
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