Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 22'
- 45': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Surprise (Orbit College) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 57'
- 59': Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (Orbit College) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 59'
- 61': Thapelo Mokwena (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 61'
- 62': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 62'
- 65': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 65'
- 70': Pogiso Mahlangu (Orbit College) Substitution at 70'
- 72': Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 72'
- 72': Miguel Reisinho (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 72'
- 79': Siyabulela Mabele (Orbit College) Substitution at 79'
- 81': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 81'
- 85': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 85'
- 90'+1': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 ORB |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 24.9 | Possession | 75.1 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, 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
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 37 | Kegan Johannes |
| 45 | Thato Sibiya |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena  |
| 43 | Kutlwano Letlhaku |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise |
| 35 | Lebo Mothiba |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
Orbit College (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Mwenya Chibwe (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 41 | Ramahlwe Mphahlele |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 21 | Katlego Mkhabela |
| 45 | Ikaneng Ramosala |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 8 | Realeboga Potsana |
| 31 | Lucky Malatsi |
| 9 | Lethabo Modimoeng |
| 13 | Thapelo Mokwena |
South African Premier News
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