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Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal AM in a thrilling match
Tshwane, South Africa – Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Royal AM 2-1 in a thrilling match played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday.
The first goal of the game came early, in the 6th minute, when S. Mkhulise opened the scoring for Sundowns.
In the second half, the match intensified. M. Mvala received a yellow card in the 55th minute for a foul on a Royal AM player. Despite Royal AM’s pressure, Sundowns managed to extend their lead in the 85th minute with a goal from K. Mudau.
Royal AM did not give up and managed to pull one back in the 90th minute with a goal from Z. Sbangani. However, they ran out of time to level the match.
Match statistics:
* Mamelodi Sundowns: 71% possession, 8 shots (3 on target, 3 off target), 5 corners, 9 fouls, 2 yellows.
* Royal AM: 29% possession, 7 shots (3 on target, 4 off target), 2 corners, 4 fouls, 2 yellows.
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Substitutions royal am: at minute 15 M. Thikazi came in and K. Ndlovu went out., at minute 59 P. Sithebe came in and S. Gumede went out., at minute 84 M. Macuphu came in and S. Magaqa went out., at minute 84 H. Cele came in and Z. Mkhize went out.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 64 N. Maema came in and A. Modiba went out., at minute 64 S. Mabena came in and T. Lorch went out., at minute 87 K. Letlhaku came in and L. Ribeiro went out., at minute 87 B. J. Aubaas came in and S. Mkhulise went out., at minute 87 Z. Mdunyelwa came in and K. Mudau went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mamelodi Sundowns
Titulares:
Royal AM
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