Royal AM vs Mamelodi Sundowns

2022 - 5 - 23

Sundowns vs Royal AM

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DStv Premiership Starting XI: Royal AM v Mamelodi Sundowns 23 ... (Soccer Laduma)

Mamelodi Sundowns will be wary of an upset in their title celebrations when they visit Royal AM in a rescheduled DStv Premiership clash on Monday afternoon ...

Royal AM need three points in their last two games, the last of which is against Orlando Pirates on Friday, to secure a runners-up spot, as they have a superior goal difference over the Citizens. Royal AM, on the other hand, still have a lot to play for as they seek to qualify for the CAF Champions League for the first time. The Brazilians will also use the clash to prepare for their Nedbank Cup final against holders Marumo Gallants on Saturday. Sundowns also confirmed on Monday that there was a flue outbreak which affected most of the squad but they are still aiming to put out a team. The encounter between the sides was abandoned on Saturday in the 25th minute due to a waterlogged pitch, in rainy and windy conditions. Mamelodi Sundowns end their DStv Premiership campaign in a rescheduled clash against Royal AM on Monday afternoon at Chatsworth Stadium.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Royal AM: LIVE UPDATES! (The South African)

While the Brazilians have already secured the title, there's still much to play for Royal AM who are chasing the prized CAF Champions League second spot. READ ...

They even changed the approach to a certain extent. They’ve been very direct in their play with two strikers and one 10 which is Mabena.” There appears to be no stopping Mamelodi Sundowns’ Namibian striker Peter Shalulile in front of goal.

Several Sundowns players 'suffering from flu' but will honour Royal ... (News24)

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that "numerous" players have been suffering from the flu after their abandoned DStv Premiership clash against Royal AM on ...

"We continue to follow the necessary precautions." "In recent weeks, the country has witnessed an overlap in all these three viruses, and it is crucial that we conduct the testing as they present similar signs and symptoms. Dr Carl Tabane, Sundowns team doctor, said: "The players are being tested for the full flu panel that includes influenza, COVID-19, RSV PCR to establish the exact cause of the symptoms.

Sundowns see off fired-up Royal AM to lift Premiership trophy in style (SowetanLIVE)

Thabiso Kutumela (obscured) of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates his goal in the DStv Premiership match against Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium on May 23 2022. Image: ...

Potsane's resultant corner got stuck under the feet of Mokoena and squirted to Mogaila, who beat Mweene from close range. The striker's spot-kick in the 62nd was stopped by the legs of Mweene. Grant Kekana was adjudged by referee Jelly Chavani to have fouled Letsoalo in the box. Downs scored with another simple, training ground move moments back from the break. As is a trademark of a club that possesses three quality squads, Downs still put out a strong starting XI. Since then, Sundowns were hit by a bout of flu that laid several players low.

Sundowns sign off on a high with entertaining win over Royal AM (Independent Online)

League Champions Mamelodi Sundowns ended their 2021/22 DStv Premiership season on a high by beating Royal AM 3-2 at the Chatsworth Stadium on Monday.

Victor Letsoalo was unable to increase his goal tally from the spot as Downs stand-in goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene rolled back the years by making a smart save. Letsoalo made amends for his penalty miss in the 68th minute as he scored from close range after being teed in by Tebogo Potsane. Mokete Mogaila then scored a second for Royal AM in the 76th minute as he was fastest to react to the ball following a corner. Just after conceding their third, Royal AM had a good opportunity to pull one back as they were awarded a penalty.

Sundowns finish season in style with win over fired-up Royal AM (Business Day)

Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions Mamelodi Sundowns finished their season in style with a 3-2 win over a fired-up Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium on ...

Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions Mamelodi Sundowns finished their season in style with a 3-2 win over a fired-up Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium on Monday. Picture: BACKPAGEPIX/SYDNEY MAHLANGU Mamelodi Sundowns celebrate during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Royal AM and Mamelodi Sundowns at Chatsworth Stadium on May 23 2022.

Sundowns finish off with a win despite Royal AM scare (Citizen)

Royal AM came close to spoiling Mamelodi Sundowns' party at the Chatsworth Stadium on Monday afternoon as they gave DStv Premiership champions a run for ...

Lefa Mogaila continued Royal AM’s fight back with their second goal in the 75th minute, creating a nervy final 15 minutes but the champions held on to their three points as they finished the league on 65 points. But the red-hot striker made amends moments later as he scored from open play to net his 15th goal of the season. But it was not meant to be for the Downs goal-getter, who could only reach 23 goals this season.

Sundowns hold off Royal AM fightback to celebrate DStv ... (News24)

Mamelodi Sundowns were made to sweat for victory against a brave Royal AM in their final DStv Premiership match of the season, which was only a ...

For Sundowns, the encounter was only a curtain-raiser for their trophy celebrations on the day, while Royal AM remain in the hunt for a top-three finish in their debut season in South Africa's top flight. The fixture was meant to be played on Saturday but was brought to a stop in the 24th minute due to inclement weather. Mamelodi Sundowns were made to sweat in a 3-2 victory against Royal AM in their final DStv Premiership match of the season at Chatsworth Stadium on Monday.

DStv Premiership Report: Royal AM v Mamelodi Sundowns 23 May ... (Soccer Laduma)

Mamelodi Sundowns lead Royal AM 1-0 at halftime of their final DStv Premiership clash of the season on Monday afternoon.

As a result, goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse, Themba Zwane and Andile Jali, who started on Saturday, missed out as Kennedy Mweene, Gaston Sirino, Lyle Lakay and Sphelele Mkhulise were recalled. The hosts played a high line in search of the equaliser in the dying minutes and looked threatening on their attacks but Sundowns managed to shut them out and secured maximum points in their final clash. Maduka's men had a chance to reduce the deficit just after that after they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Victor Letsoalo by Grant Kekana in the box but Letsoalo's spot-kick was saved by Mweene. That allowed Thwihli Thwahla to pull a second goal back three minutes later as Mokete Mogaila fired home an unstoppable strike at the near post after the Brazilians failed to deal with a corner. However, Letsoalo redeemed himself seven minutes later as he pulled a goal back for Royal AM with a close-range finish unmarked in the box after a cut-back by Tebogo Potsane. Sundowns made a quadruple change in the 73rd minute that included Bolivian Erwin Saavedra getting a run, as they took their foot off the pedal. The Brazilians had a quick start in the second stanza as Thabiso Kutumela doubled their lead within three minutes from the restart with a first-time strike after a neat passing move. The game opened up as Thwihli Thwahla pushed numbers forward and were punished on a counter-attack on the hour mark as Peter Shalulile made it 3-0 with a tap-in and notched up his 23rd goal in the league after he was unselfishly setup by Thabiso Mokoena. Royal AM were quick out of the blocks in the first half, but they went behind in the 14th minute from a counter-attack as Sirino side-footed a low volley into the bottom corner after getting on the end of Mkhulise's cross. The Brazilians settled better in the game after going ahead but they lacked the urgency going forwad, as they found themselves absorbing the pressure and playing on transitions. John Maduka's charges had the attacking momentum towards the end of the first stanza as they put Sundowns under pressure but they were unable to trouble Mweene. Sundowns had at least 17 players ruled out due for the fixture, with some of the players missing after a flu outbreak in the team.

Royal AM not giving up on CAF spot despite loss to Sundowns (Independent Online)

Royal AM coach John Maduka has not given up hope of his team qualifying for the CAF Champions League despite Monday's defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

"We have a problem. "You have to be well-balanced because teams like this will punish you if you're not. It won't be easy because it's another difficult team but we have another chance," Maduka said.

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