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Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Victory in Hard-Fought Match in Orlando
Orlando, Florida – In a match corresponding to the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Ulsan Hyundai FC at the Inter&Co Stadium. French referee Clement Turpin officiated the match.
The South African team dominated possession with 73% compared to the Korean side’s 27%. Despite the superiority in possession, the Sundowns had to fight to turn their dominance into goals. In the 29th minute, a goal by I. Rayners was disallowed by VAR due to a handball. Rayners would score again in the 36th minute, this time legally, after an assist from L. Ribeiro, putting his team ahead. However, the joy would be short-lived, as another goal by Rayners was disallowed for offside in the 39th minute.
Ulsan Hyundai FC, despite having less possession, sought to generate danger, but only managed to take 5 shots, with only 2 directed at the goal. D. Bojanic received a yellow card in the 55th minute. Mamelodi Sundowns, on the other hand, took 8 shots, also with 2 on target. T. Mokoena received a yellow card in the 86th minute. Ultimately, the score did not change, and the African team secured the victory by a narrow margin.
Substitutions ulsan hyundai fc: at minute 64 M. Lacava came in and Lee Chung-Yong went out., at minute 73 Lee Jin-Hyun came in and Jung Woo-Young went out., at minute 73 H. Lee came in and D. Bojanic went out., at minute 80 Kang Sang-Woo came in and Seo Myung-Guan went out.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 65 T. Matthews came in and Arthur Sales went out., at minute 77 B. J. Aubaas came in and T. Zwane went out., at minute 77 L. Mothiba came in and I. Rayners went out., at minute 85 M. Mvala came in and K. Cupido went out., at minute 85 J. Adams came in and L. Ribeiro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ulsan Hyundai FC
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Mamelodi Sundowns
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