Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Siyanda Mthanti (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 14'
- 45': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 63'
- 67': Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 76'
- 77': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 77'
- 88': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 88'
- 89': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 89'
- 90': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+1': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 90'+1'
- 90'+2': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 90'+2'
Statistics
 MSU |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 58.7 | Possession | 41.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 482 | Accurate Passes | 306 |
| 553 | Passes | 370 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 20 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 24 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 26 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke |
| 3 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 28 | Ronaldo Van Neel |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 33 | Cassius Mailula |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
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