Highlights and goals: Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs in Nedbank Cup

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⚽️ ⒼⓄⒶⓁ: Amakhosi are leading!

𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 1⃣➖2⃣ 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬

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📺 SABC 1
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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) April 13, 2025

Surely to the surprise of many, the Kaizer Chiefs take the victory and return to the final of the South African Cup after six years and await their classic rivals, Orlando Pirates.

Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs

Seventh yellow card of the match, fourth for Mamelodi Sundowns. Brazilian striker Arthur Sales is booked for a foul in the middle of the pitch. The home side start to get desperate in search of an equalizer.

Fourth substitution for Mamelodi Sundowns as they look to level the score and go into extra time.

IN:
Tashreeq Matthews

OUT:
Lucas Suarez

Attacker for defender, all or nothing for Mamelodi in these remaining minutes.

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL by Kaizer Chiefs! Unbelievable! Free kick from the left side to the far post, assist by Lehlogonolo Matlou who after a couple of rebounds launched a cross from the right and Ashley Du Preez received it alone on the penalty spot. In my opinion, it is an offside goal, but we do not have VAR system in the tournament.

Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs

Five final minutes plus whatever the referee decides to add in this match, which in the second half became very tight due to fouls and clashes between the players of both teams. It looks like we will continue in extra time.

Last substitution for Kaizer Chiefs.

IN:
Ashley Du Preez

OUT:
Wandile Duba

Positional substitution for fresh legs in the visitors' attacking front looking to surprise the home defense.

With just over ten minutes left to play, or go into overtime, there is no clear dominator in the match. There have been no great scoring chances and Kaizer Chiefs are defending the result as much as possible.

Second and third substitutions for Kaizer Chiefs.

IN:
Sibongiseni Mthethwa
Lehlogonolo George Matlou

OUT:
Gaston Sirino
Thabo Cele

More midfielders to manage the game in the midfield for the visiting team.

Although Mamelodi Sundowns had 69% of the possession of the ball, in the second half they did not have any great approach. After the equalizer, the match is closed again and the teams try not to make mistakes, as was the case with Kaizer Chiefs' equalizer.

First substitution in the match for Kaizer Chiefs.

IN:
Mduduzi Shabalala

OUT:
Makabi Lilepo

Shabalala enters to give a little containment to the game in the midfield looking to go up in the scoreboard and giving a little security in midfield.

Sixth yellow card of the match and third for Mamelodi Sundowns. The goal scorer Teboho Mokoena is now booked for a foul in the attacking area on Kaizer Chiefs defender Pule Mmodi.                   

Fourth and fifth yellow cards of the match; second for Mamelodi Sundowns and third for Kaizer Chiefs. Jayden Adams and Thabo Cele are cautioned after a strong cross and a couple of shoves that the referee decides to stop with a caution for both.

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⚽️ ⒼⓄⒶⓁ: Amakhosi have equalized!

𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 1⃣➖1⃣ 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬

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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) April 13, 2025

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL for Kaizer Chiefs! Just when it looked like the home side were dominating the match, Wandile Duba struck a powerful shot from the center of the box to level the score.

Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Kaizer Chiefs

Third yellow card of the match, second for Kaizer Chiefs. Uruguayan attacker Gastón Sirino is cautioned for a strong tackle on Grant Kekana in the offensive zone. The match is a hotly contested affair.

This second half started with a rather slow pace of play, with almost total possession of the ball for Mamelodi Sundowns with 81% against Kaizer Chiefs who hardly touched the ball in these first minutes of the second half.

The last 45 minutes of this match begin and Mamelodi Sundowns make their second and third substitutions.

IN:
Arthur Sales
Jayden Adams

OUT:
Iqraam Rayners
Bathusi Aubaas

Positional substitutions to give freshness to the attack.
 

1-0
Teboho Mokoena opens the score for Mamelodi Sundowns!

Amazing freekick from him#NedbankCup2025 pic.twitter.com/YzdojIWV9a

— Nashe 🅿️🏴‍☠️ (@TmCiteilife) April 13, 2025

At the end of the first half at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the home side opened the scoring in the last play and took the lead into halftime in a fairly even match.

Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL for Mamelodi Sundowns! Towards the end of the first half, when it looked like we would go into halftime scoreless, Teboho Mokoena opens the scoring from a great free kick.

Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs

Second yellow card of the match, first for Kaizer Chiefs. The South African defender is cautioned for a foul in the defensive zone and Mamelodi Sundowns wins a free kick on the left wing.   

First substitution of the match and forced substitution for Mamelodi Sundowns.

IN:
Asekho Tiwani

OUT:
Divine Lunga due to injury

Positional substitution to maintain the tactical scheme of the team.
 

The game has lost its rhythm and the players have cooled down a bit. It looks like we will end this first half goalless and we will see if for the second half they come back with the same intensity shown between the 20th and 35th minute.

Kaizer Chiefs did not lag behind and also went on the attack looking to open the scoring, with a long-range shot by Gastón Sirino that the local goalkeeper responded in a great way and prevented what was a great goal.

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken control of the match and are the ones who have approached the opponent's area showing that they are in a better moment by far than their rivals, however they have not been lucky when it comes to define so they have not opened the scoreboard.

First yellow card of the match, first for Mamelodi Sundowns. Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro is cautioned for a strong tackle in the offensive zone.

It is the first yellow card in his personal account.

First shot on goal of the match for Mamelodi Sundowns after a free kick from Lucas Suarez, Iqraam Rayners takes the rebound and shoots again but his shot is deflected for a corner kick. Second corner kick of the match, both for the home side.

Few novelties so far and no excitement in the first 20 minutes of the match. Both teams are cautious when attacking, as they know that any mistake they make defensively could cost them a place in the cup final.

A very even match where both teams go on the attack and seek to open the scoreboard, however, they are being ineffective at finishing the plays despite their approaches to the rival goals.  

In these first minutes it is Kaizer Chiefs who control the game and the ball, however Mamelodi Sundowns are the ones who try the most to generate attacking plays, so far without success.    

The ball is already rolling at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the city of Pretoria, South Africa, between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in this match corresponding to the semifinal of the Nedbank Cup where we expect a lot of emotions.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs players are taking the field and we are ready to bring you all the information from the pleasant evening in South Africa for the semi-final match of the Nedbank Cup of South Africa.

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Threads for the day are ready 🔥#Sundowns #NedbankCup #RabatsenaGape pic.twitter.com/Sh1hed7IRS

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) April 13, 2025

1 - Brandon Petersen (Goalkeeper)
4 - Zitha Kwinika (Central defender)
5 - Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Midfielder)
6 - Njabulo Blom (Midfielder)
22 - Lehlogonolo George Matlou (Midfielder)
42 - Mduduzi Shabalala (Midfielder)
9 - Ashley Du Preez (Attacker)
28 - Mfundo Vilakazi (Attacker)
40 - Tashreeq Morris (Center forward)

1 - Denis Onyango (Goalkeeper)
5 - Mosa Lebusa (Central defender)
6 - Aubrey Modiba (Central defender)
28 - Zuko Mdunyelwa (Fullback)
31 - Asekho Tiwani (Fullback)
17 - Tashreeq Matthews (Midfielder)
26 - Jayden Adams (Midfielder)
7 - Matias Esquivel (Attacker)
9 - Arthur Sales (Center Forward)
 

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🆚 Kaizer Chiefs
⏰ 18H00
🏟️ Loftus Versfeld Stadium
📺 SS 202 & SABC 1#Sundowns #NedbankCup #RabatsenaGape pic.twitter.com/rfT3JyROKc

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) April 13, 2025

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⏰ Ticket holders, be sure to arrive early!

🚫 No tickets will be sold at the stadium.#Sundowns #NedbankCup #RabatsenaGape pic.twitter.com/8OZ2fjCCl3

— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) April 13, 2025

Welcome back to VAVEL.com's coverage of the Nedbank Cup semi-final match: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs live updates!

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We will soon share with you the starting lineups for the Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs live match, as well as the latest information from Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Don't miss a single detail of the live match updates and commentary from VAVEL's coverage.

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This is the start time of the Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs match on April 13, 2025 in different countries:

Argentina: 1:00 PM
Bolivia: 12:00 PM
Brazil: 1:00 PM
Chile: 1:00 PM
Colombia: 11:00 AM
Ecuador: 11:00 AM
USA (ET): 12:00 PM
Spain: 6:00 PM
Mexico: 10:00 AM
Paraguay: 1:00 PM
Peru: 11:00 AM
Uruguay: 1:00 PM
Venezuela: 12:00 PM

The presence of Ranga Chivaviro stands out in the Kaizer Chiefs. The 32-year-old South African striker, who joined the team in July 2023 from Marumo Gallants, is one of the team's most outstanding players, being the top scorer with five goals in the season along with Wandile Duba.

In Mamelodi Sundowns the presence of Lucas Ribeiro stands out. The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who joined the team in July 2023 from SK Beveren of Belgium, is one of the most outstanding players in the team, being the top scorer in the season along with Iqraam Rayners, both with 16 goals.

The two teams have met 58 times since 2001, with Mamelodi Sundowns winning 24 times, while Kaizer Chiefs have won on 21 occasions, with 13 draws. Mamelodi Sundowns have met 30 times at home, with 15 home wins, 11 away wins and 4 draws.

Last five meetings:
March 1, 2025: Mamelodi 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
November 2, 2024: Kaizer Chiefs 0-4 Mamelodi
September 28, 2024: Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Mamelodi
May 2, 2024: Kaizer Chiefs 1-5 Mamelodi
September 23, 2023: Mamelodi 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs

For its part, the team led by Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nadi has had a very poor performance this season, recording 8 wins, 6 draws and 10 defeats in the South African Premier League, occupying eighth place in the table with 30 points, seven points away from fighting for a place to compete in next season's CAF Confederation Cup. In the cup, they eliminated Chippa United in the round of 16 by 3-0 and Stellenbosch FC by 1-3 in the quarterfinals.

The Amakhosi will be looking for a win in this match to reach another cup final after six years. On that occasion they lost 1-0 to TS Galaxy who went on to win the title.

The team led by Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso has performed quite well this season, with 19 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats in the league, placing them in sole leadership with 58 points and 12 points ahead of Orlando Pirates in second place, with six games remaining. In the cup, they eliminated Sibanye Golden Stars 5-2 in the round of 32, Mpheni 2-0 in the round of 16 and Sekhukhune United 1-0 in the quarterfinals.

The Brazilians will be looking for a victory to return to the final of the South African Cup, which they lost last season when they lost 1-2 to Orlando Pirates in the final.

The Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs match will be played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, located in the city of Pretoria, in northern South Africa. This stadium, inaugurated in 1906, has a capacity for 49,365 spectators.

Welcome to VAVEL.com's coverage of the Nedbank Cup semi-final match: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs live updates!

My name is Miguel Niño and I will be your host for this match. We will bring you pre-match analysis, score updates and live news here on VAVEL.