Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 18': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 18'
- 26': Inácio Santos (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 26'
- 34': Thabo Moloisane (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 34'
- 45': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 45'
- 63': Langelihle Phili (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 63'
- 64': Langelihle Phili (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 64'
- 66': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Ethan Chislett (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 67'
- 70': Siyanda Mthanti (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 71': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 71'
- 71': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 71'
- 75': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 75'
- 82': Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 88': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 88'
- 90': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 90'
- 90': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
 MSU |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 67 | Possession | 33 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 510 | Accurate Passes | 214 |
| 568 | Passes | 272 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 15 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 13 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Venue: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Kaizer Chiefs (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 42 | Thabo Moloisane  |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 70 | Langelihle Phili |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 37 | Kegan Johannes |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 29 | Antonio Van Wyk |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
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