Mamelodi Sundowns began their 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium. Sundowns took an early lead from the penalty spot, Galaxy fought back to lead 2-1, but two late goals from Sphelele Mkhulise completed a remarkable comeback for the visitors.
| Statistic | TS Galaxy | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 24% | 76% |
| Total shots | 7 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 0 | 6 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Passes | 239 | 764 |
| Pass accuracy | 72% | 89% |
| Fouls | 13 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 4 | 1 |
Sundowns dominated the statistical battle, recording 76% possession and 21 shots compared with Galaxy's seven. The visitors also completed 764 passes at an 89% success rate, underlining their control of the match.
Despite that dominance, Galaxy proved highly competitive and twice found a way to move ahead. The decisive difference was Sundowns' late attacking pressure, with Mkhulise scoring twice in the final stages to turn a 2-1 deficit into a memorable 3-2 victory.
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