Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 33': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 33'
- 45': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 56': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 56'
- 57': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 57'
- 60': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Penalty - Missed at 65'
- 69': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
- 74': Banele Mnguni (Polokwane City) Substitution at 74'
- 76': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 83': Keorapetse Sebone (Polokwane City) Substitution at 83'
- 84': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 85'
Statistics
 PCFC |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 6 | Saves | 0 |
| 29.2 | Possession | 70.8 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 24 | Keanu Cupido |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 18 | Themba Zwane |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 6 | Sapholwethu Kelepu |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule  |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
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