Mamelodi Sundowns edges past Polokwane City with a late goal
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a narrow victory against Polokwane City in a thrilling encounter played at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Pietersburg. The Sundowns dominated possession (71%), but this didn’t translate into overwhelming dominance in the match. Polokwane City had more goal opportunities with 11 shots, 3 on target, compared to the Sundowns’ 3 shots, none of them on target.
The match began at a lively pace and was marked by yellow cards. In the 24th minute, L. Maboe received a yellow card, followed by M. Allende in the 45th minute. The second half started with two substitutions for Mamelodi Sundowns, and both teams continued to seek victory.
In the 52nd minute, B. Nikani of Polokwane City was booked, and the game intensified. The first goal arrived in the 82nd minute when B. Nikani capitalized on a defensive error by Mamelodi Sundowns to put Polokwane City ahead 1-0.
Mamelodi Sundowns, with more possession, pushed for an equalizer, but Polokwane City defended resolutely and also had further chances to score. In the 89th minute, T. Mokoena received a yellow card.
Ultimately, Mamelodi Sundowns took home the three points, but it wasn’t an easy win. Polokwane City showed great fighting spirit and put the Premier Soccer League leader under pressure.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 46 S. Mkhulise came in and M. Allende went out., at minute 46 T. Mokoena came in and L. Maboe went out., at minute 53 Arthur Sales came in and S. Mabena went out., at minute 58 K. Kodisang came in and T. Matthews went out.
Substitutions polokwane city: at minute 67 R. Daniels came in and B. Dlamini went out., at minute 71 D. Mapfumo came in and H. Chauke went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Polokwane City
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Mamelodi Sundowns
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