Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 Polokwane City
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Mamelodi Sundowns won: Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 Polokwane City in the South Africa, MTN 8 Cup - Quarter Finals (Round 1/4) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, GT. Mamelodi Sundowns goals: Teboho Mokoena 21', Antonio Van Wyk 31', Cassius Mailula 113'. Polokwane City goals: Bonginkosi Dlamini 7', Tidimalo Molokwane 60'. Possession: 80-20. Player of the match: Teboho Mokoena (8.8).
Match report
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Polokwane City 3-2
Mamelodi Sundowns came from behind to beat Polokwane City 3-2 at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday 8 August in the South Africa, MTN 8 Cup - Quarter Finals.
Bonginkosi Dlamini put Polokwane City ahead on 7' (0-1), Teboho Mokoena levelled for Mamelodi Sundowns on 21' (1-1), Antonio Van Wyk restored Mamelodi Sundowns' lead on 31' (2-1), Tidimalo Molokwane levelled for Polokwane City on 60' (2-2) and Cassius Mailula restored Mamelodi Sundowns' lead on 113' (3-2).
Cassius Mailula's 113' strike proved decisive.
Mamelodi Sundowns had 80% of the ball, shots were 29-14 (11-2 on target).
Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Match stats
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 80 | 20 |
| Total shots | 29 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 864 (92%) | 141 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 29 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 13 | 6 |
Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns (3-4-3): Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Kegan Johannes, Grant Kekana, Antonio Van Wyk, Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende, Fawaaz Basadien, Bennet Mokoena, Iqraam Rayners, Tashreeq Matthews
Polokwane City (4-4-2): Lindokuhle Mathebula, Surprise Manthosi, Edwin Ramaja, Lebohang Petrus Nkaki, Tlou Nkwe, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Manuel Kambala, Giovanni Philander, Monty Batlhabane, Tidimalo Molokwane
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City)
- 21' · Goal · Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 31' · Goal · Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 60' · Goal · Tidimalo Molokwane (Polokwane City)
- 113' · Goal · Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns)
All-time head-to-head
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Questions
Who won Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City?
Mamelodi Sundowns won, 3-2 (South Africa, MTN 8 Cup - Quarter Finals) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, GT, South Africa, MTN 8 Cup - Quarter Finals.