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Mamelodi Sundowns Dominates Possession but Al Ahly Holds Firm in CAF Champions League Semi-Final
Mamelodi Sundowns faced Al Ahly in a tense CAF Champions League semi-final match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane on April 19th, 2025. Despite controlling 72% of the possession, Sundowns managed only one shot on target from their eight attempts. Al Ahly, with 28% possession, proved more clinical, registering three shots on target. A disallowed goal for offside in the 70th minute for Al Ahly proved a pivotal moment. Yellow cards were shown to Sundowns’ Modiba (69′) and Allende (78′), while Al Ahly’s Bencharki received a late caution. Despite dominating possession, Mamelodi Sundowns failed to translate their control into goals, resulting in a low-scoring affair with Al Ahly’s resolute defense thwarting their efforts. The final score is not mentioned.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 62 Arthur Sales came in and T. Matthews went out., at minute 62 I. Rayners came in and P. Shalulile went out., at minute 90 A. Tiwani came in and A. Modiba went out.
Substitutions al ahly: at minute 89 A. Tawfik came in and A. Reda went out., at minute 90 A. Bencharki came in and N. Gradisar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mamelodi Sundowns
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