Telkom Knockout Quarterfinal: Platinum Stars vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Date & Time: Saturday 19 October, 7pm
Venue: Moruleng Stadium
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With both Platinum Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns in fine form, Saturday's Telkom Knockout quarterfinal clash at the Moruleng Stadium promises to be tightly contested game. Stars will be looking to capitalise on their home ground advantage, however Downs will undoubtedly be up for the challenge.
PLATINUM STARS
Averages per game for the season:
Shots on goal: 14.4
Entries into final third: 77.5
Successful passes: 355.1
Possession: 54.3
Successful tackles: 26.7
Last three results:
Platinum Stars 2-0 Maritzburg United (Botes 49’, Ng’ambi 59’)
Orlando Pirates 1-1 (p) Platinum Stars (Ng’ambi 47`)
Wits University 1-2 Platinum Stars (Ng’ambi 61`,78`)
Key performers:
Defender: Benson Mhlongo, 3.6 tackles to game
Midfielder: Robert Ng’ambi, 39.9 passes per game
Striker: Siphelele Mthembu, 2.67 shots per game
Top goal scorer:
Robert Ng’ambi (6)
Top assists:
Vuyo Mere (5)
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Averages per game for the season:
Shots on goal: 15.3
Entries into final third: 74.1
Successful passes: 364.8
Possession: 56.8
Successful tackles: 25.8
Last three results:
Bloemfontein Celtic 0-4 Mamelodi Sundowns (Wome 4’, Mzava OG 7’, Billiat 34’, 38’)
Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Wits University (Schut14`, Billiat 58`)
Ajax Cape Town 2-2 Mamelodi Sundowns (Zungu 52`, Malajila 81`)
Key performers:
Defender: Rashid Sumaila, 4.75 tackles per game
Midfielder: Teko Modise, 68 passes per game
Striker: Cuthbert Malajila, 2.83 shots per game
Top goal scorer:
Khama Billiat, Dove Wome (3 each)
Top assists:
Cuthbert Malajila (3)
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