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Mamelodi Sundowns Dominates Possession, but Fails to Convert Against Fluminense in Miami
Miami Garden, USA – In a match held at the Hard Rock Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense clashed in a group stage fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The South African team, Mamelodi Sundowns, dominated possession with 68%, but failed to translate their dominance into goals. Despite generating 6 shots, only 3 were on target. In contrast, Fluminense, with 32% possession, also generated 6 shots, but none of them found the net. The match, refereed by Englishman Anthony Taylor, was characterized by a physical game, with a total of 24 fouls committed between both teams. Mamelodi Sundowns received one yellow card, while Fluminense accumulated three cautions. The match, corresponding to the third round of the group stage, left a bittersweet taste for both contenders, highlighting the need for greater effectiveness in front of goal.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 46 J. Adams came in and T. Mokoena went out., at minute 60 Arthur Sales came in and T. Matthews went out., at minute 60 M. Lebusa came in and K. Cupido went out., at minute 76 P. Shalulile came in and L. Ribeiro went out., at minute 85 K. Lethlaku came in and T. Zwane went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 67 F. Bernal came in and Hercules went out., at minute 67 Keno came in and A. Canobbio went out., at minute 76 Lima came in and Martinelli went out., at minute 86 Thiago Silva came in and Nonato went out., at minute 86 Everaldo came in and G. Cano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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