Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 22'
- 45': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Surprise (Orbit College) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 57'
- 59': Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (Orbit College) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 59'
- 61': Thapelo Mokwena (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 61'
- 62': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 62'
- 65': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 65'
- 70': Pogiso Mahlangu (Orbit College) Substitution at 70'
- 72': Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 72'
- 72': Miguel Reisinho (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 72'
- 79': Siyabulela Mabele (Orbit College) Substitution at 79'
- 81': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 81'
- 85': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 85'
- 90'+1': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
ORB |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 24.9 | Possession | 75.1 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 37 | Kegan Johannes |
| 45 | Thato Sibiya |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 43 | Kutlwano Letlhaku |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise |
| 35 | Lebo Mothiba |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
Orbit College (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Mwenya Chibwe (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 41 | Ramahlwe Mphahlele |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 21 | Katlego Mkhabela |
| 45 | Ikaneng Ramosala |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 8 | Realeboga Potsana |
| 31 | Lucky Malatsi |
| 9 | Lethabo Modimoeng |
| 13 | Thapelo Mokwena |
South African Premier News
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
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