Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership2 - 1
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Match Timeline
- 28': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 28'
- 32': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 32'
- 44': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 44'
- 48': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 48'
- 52': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Red Card at 52'
- 56': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 56'
- 62': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 68'
- 70': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 78': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Penalty - Scored at 78'
- 82': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 82'
- 83': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Kegan Johannes (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 83'
- 84': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 84'
Statistics
 ARR |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 39 | Possession | 61 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | +11 | 13 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 9 | Arthur |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 8 | Jayden Adams  |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 51 | Mfanuvela Mafuleka |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé  |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 47 | Sboniso Madonsela |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
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