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Mamelodi Sundows’ 3 wise men handed Orlando Pirates their 1st loss of the season and left some of their supporters questioning the “German Shepard’s” credibility as a leader. It went as far as some doubting Fadlu’s input on the bench.
Here’s are some of the numbers the Brazilians pushed to pull off this victory.
7 chances created.
14% of those chances were converted.
393 passes were made and they had a 77% passing accuracy.
9 attempted crosses with a 44% accuracy.
142 challenges were made and only 50% were won.
73 defensive challenges. 58% accuracy.
52 air challenges were attempted. 42% of those were won.
17 dribbles. 59% success here.
36 tackles made. 69% of those were won.
The ball was lost 76 times. 17 of those were lost in own half.
49 ball recoveries made. 8 of those were recovered in the opponent’s half.
There were 10 moments where Downs was pressing as the whole team and only have a 20% pressing efficiency from the game. Our lowest so far in the season.
55 entrances into the opponents half. 29 entrances into their final third. 13 entrances into their box.
Final Score: Sundowns 1 (Mandela) – 0 Orlando Pirates
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