If you know anything about football, you’d recognize that this kind of result was inevitable. In fact, I can even predict a few surprises coming Sundowns’ way in the PSL, because, to be honest, under this coach, they’ve been far from convincing. The past four games could have had a different outcome if the opposition had taken their chances. Under Rhulani, we always knew Sundowns would focus on controlling possession, which served as both their offensive and defensive weapon. Then, under Manqoba, the approach shifted. He prioritized creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities over possession. While this meant that teams had more chances compared to the past, Sundowns gambled on converting a higher number of chances to win. The new coach appears to be a hybrid of both approaches, but with a twist. There’s more possession, similar to Rhulani’s style, but fewer chances being created, and, crucially, more scoring opportunities for the opposition. I’m not sure if it’s a case of him playing it safe to impose his style, but one thing’s for sure: this approach isn’t going to work in the long run.
Manqoba was building a team then he got sacked, now the new guy is just looking at what worked in the past and trying to make it work again. Sundown is going to have a hard time, alot of games are coming and it's going to be hard on the team
Playing away to any team in Africa is always hard you can even look at al ahly they never play good away. As sundowns fans we know how Africa is and we accept the results cuz we saw the referee was against sundown.
People were happy when Manqoba was sabotaged but now the sabotage boys are falling us big time. Sundowns played better scored many goals under Manqoba. That build up at the back is something that he wanted to reduce to avoid being pressed by opponents but supporters were attacking him
The Raja coach needed 5 days to put together a team to beat Kasongo's Sundowns. But Cardoso is said to he learning. Kasongo tried to play both Rhulani and Manqoba ball and messed up. The pressing from the front is no longer there
@@tsepophekonever! The offside call should tell you which team was playing better and was applying better. The pass from Riverio, run from Rayners and goal. That's what we are now used to. The red card affected the way we played
This Sundowns was as emotional as the same way the technical team on the bench behaved,Where the head coach , Kompela and a third coach is up and giving instructions at the same time
Uyazi nami I have been watching this guy, I just get confused what He is talking about, These North African team will always play dirty, intimidate the officials especially when they are playing at home
That's how North Africans operate Sundowns has experience in Africa, what's wrong with the analysis? we saw the game Sundowns were rattled that's how Pirates manage to beat Sundowns minus the ref
Don't be deceived by Raja's current position. They won the league last season. They might not be doing well currently, but they do have what it takes to cause an upset. However, Sundowns needs emotional intelligence to deal with North African teams. What these teams do goes beyond football. I wonder why CAF allows such things. Imagine the Sundowns players had to become ballboys at the end of the game.
Wrong analysis. Sundowns played 5 defenders to keep the score at 1-0 for as long as possible. Hoping to get a counter attack and equalize and maybe win the game with 10 man.
@@nompilomabaso5455how is it wrong decision when it's not Knock out stages? Yes knock out it's do or die. Do you want an embarrassing score so the coach can be fired?
Mokoena was the weakest link i believe fatigue has caught up with him, the coach is soft and i don't think he believes in himself... Rhulani is missed cause he understood the culture & demands of Sundowns hence he won AFL & went on to be @ the semis twice than any other coach in SA has ever done... I blame Tlhopi Motsepe for this European friends of his, i don't trust the chairboy
Rhulani under archived, any coach could have won AFL with that Downs squard at that time as Downs was the only team on good form from teams chosen to play, if it was a 30 team tournament he would have failed as always
I disagree this teams are bullies, intimidating the ref and the official, kicking rebiro no yellow cards, the ref was bought, ball boys run away, north africans win only by bullying teams.
No, you are not reaching. Player power culture is creeping into the Sundowns dressing room and it is killing the culture of performance. Some players need to be shown the door, sooner rather than later, otherwise.....
MANQOBA WAS BETTER, THE TEAM WAS BETTER UNDER HIM. ALL YOU ANALYST ARE VERY MUCH UNPATRIOTIC. ROME IS FALLING, AND WE ARE WITNESSING IT. OUR OBSESSION WITH EUROPEANS IS DISGUSTING TO BE HONEST. ESPECIALLY TO A HOUSE THAT WAS BUILT BY SOUTH AFRICANS. THIS TEAM IS WEAKER NOW. I AM A SUNDOWNS SUPPORTER FOR A VERY LONG TIME. MANQOBA AND HIS TECHNICAL TEAM WAS BETTER AND WE CREATED CHANCES FOR FUN. NOW WE CAN'T CREATE NOR CAN WE DEFEND BETTER. MOST JOURNALIST WANTED COACH MANQOBA TO BE FIRED BECAUSE THEY DID NOT LIKE HIM. EVEN OUR FANS KNOW THAT SUNDOWNS PLAYS BETTER UNDER HIM. WE WATCHED ALL HIS GAMES AND WE HAD A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WAS NEEDED UP FRONT .
This coach is soft my brother what I have witnessed & I still say Rhulani wasn't joking when he said give me 2 to 4 years cause our league is not competitive for us to think that we can walk over in Champions League & Tlhopi will learn the Hard way on this Sporting Director cause the guy wants to hire his European counterparts, has this guy even won CCL?
Sundowns was always ready win Caf after Pitso with the squard and players in that team, Rhulani under archived and he was wrong to ask for 2 years with a team like Sundowns any team owner was going to fire him based on that, Sundowns had the best squard in Africa, again cup games wise South Africa gave Downs tough opposition hence they only won one trophy in 3 seasons so please Sundowns had tough cup games in South Africa that Africa, Rhulani failed finish and klaar
The 1-0 score with 10 men and the ref against them, I believe the coacblh did well under those circumstances. Adding Lebusa was a good move by the coach. If we go to the goal difference, we will remember this game. Better lose 1-0 than 3 under those circumstances. Raja is not going to qualify bcos the ref will not always be on their side. I agree with those who say this is a wrong Analysis. Sundowns still stands a better chance to qualify than Raja no need for the coach to add alot of attackers bcos the score is 1-0
As a Sundows supporter, I know we lost the aura when coach Rhulani was fired. Coach Manqoba being there for the longest of time should have just kept the Team together and not rush to change things, look where it got him. The new coach bought himself some time for winning 4/4 and anyone who knows football will understand that the conditions he faced at Morroco were hostile and this loss is not sorely on him and the Team. Questions were asked by Raja and the Ref and he showed he is a good coach who understand the temperature of the game. I saw that he really plays by the moments of the game. Sundowns still created goal scoring opportunies and managed to defend with 10 men. That mentally is what's needed to win championship.
When you give analysis. Please analyze the game and explain to us how the coaches played and what was the good and the bad on both sides. What could have done better before and after the red card for sundowns.
@@masilokoka6558 they were not,they defended most of the match,gave away balls easily,they were just not trying to play. They were not superior at all,we need to not lie to ourselves and sop giving credit where it's not due.this new coach did not know what he was doing.
The opinions of everyone is as if Sundowns has ever gone to Morocco and came back with a win. Pitso failed, Rulani failed, Manqoba failed, and Cardoso just failed. Sundowns have also collected a lot of red cards from Morocco. But then again, everyone is an expert after the fact, and everyone is good in prediction but not bold to account when their predictions have gone the other way. Anyway, South African teams must also practice the dark arts of continental football and have disappearing ball boys too.
This coach will not last. He has changed the character of the team known for playing flair called shoeshine and piano. Why were both Rhulani and Manghoba fired? only Hloki and the SD know. Surely Sundowns has never been successful with foreign input, and this is not about to change. The reason is simple - it's only the late Ted Dumitru who understood this by maximising the talent and skills of our players and not change them to be more European in their approach. Hloki needs to swallow his pride and restore the Mamelodi Sundowns we all know before it's too late when the team will be a lauding stock. Help me understand we are loosing one nil and the coach introduce a defender instead of pushing for a win by putting fresh attackers. The team is now defensive as per the charater of the coach - he won the semi final game against Sundowns last year using defense and not offensive strategues - so why did the SD think he is the right man for Sundowns. The SD must now fall on his sowrd should the team fail to win the Champions League
Nah you're reaching this time bro. The boys tried yesterday without Ribeiro lacking behind on that cross from Raja that resulted in a goal. They would not have scored. This game reminded me of a game we had against Wydad away. We also got 2 red cards from that game but we fought just like how we did yesterday. The players have done nothing wrong they just need yo get their passing patterns correct again. Understand that you can't always play from the back bcz that sometimes puts the team under unnecessary pressure.
No guys Raja did well yes, in defending. They were still dominated by Sundowns second half Sundowns still had more possession and had more chances than Raja. Now talk about how they handled the ball in the box and never conceeded a penalty. I know we are not use to teams closing down Sundowns like that but honestly they are still not stronger and did not play better than Sundowns
Spot on my Bru, Raja never gave Downs any time to think, they stopped every movement Downs tried make
If you know anything about football, you’d recognize that this kind of result was inevitable. In fact, I can even predict a few surprises coming Sundowns’ way in the PSL, because, to be honest, under this coach, they’ve been far from convincing. The past four games could have had a different outcome if the opposition had taken their chances.
Under Rhulani, we always knew Sundowns would focus on controlling possession, which served as both their offensive and defensive weapon. Then, under Manqoba, the approach shifted. He prioritized creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities over possession. While this meant that teams had more chances compared to the past, Sundowns gambled on converting a higher number of chances to win.
The new coach appears to be a hybrid of both approaches, but with a twist. There’s more possession, similar to Rhulani’s style, but fewer chances being created, and, crucially, more scoring opportunities for the opposition. I’m not sure if it’s a case of him playing it safe to impose his style, but one thing’s for sure: this approach isn’t going to work in the long run.
Manqoba was building a team then he got sacked, now the new guy is just looking at what worked in the past and trying to make it work again. Sundown is going to have a hard time, alot of games are coming and it's going to be hard on the team
Playing away to any team in Africa is always hard you can even look at al ahly they never play good away.
As sundowns fans we know how Africa is and we accept the results cuz we saw the referee was against sundown.
People were happy when Manqoba was sabotaged but now the sabotage boys are falling us big time. Sundowns played better scored many goals under Manqoba. That build up at the back is something that he wanted to reduce to avoid being pressed by opponents but supporters were attacking him
Bro it’s a matter of time they will see we lost someone who a vision about winning this Championship
The Raja coach needed 5 days to put together a team to beat Kasongo's Sundowns. But Cardoso is said to he learning. Kasongo tried to play both Rhulani and Manqoba ball and messed up. The pressing from the front is no longer there
I disagree with you. Sundowns had better chances. Sundowns played better than Raja. You can’t expect Sundowns to play recklessly with 10man.
Even before Sudowns got a red card, Raja was all over them ...Raja did their homework on how they can beat Sudowns honestly
But Mr Mokoena… there was nothing wrong with Rebeiro’s game…
@@tsepophekonever! The offside call should tell you which team was playing better and was applying better. The pass from Riverio, run from Rayners and goal. That's what we are now used to. The red card affected the way we played
This Sundowns was as emotional as the same way the technical team on the bench behaved,Where the head coach , Kompela and a third coach is up and giving instructions at the same time
I agree with your analysis in Mamelodi Sundowns vs Raja, I hope the couch listen100 percent sport on.
Wrong analysis. Poor officiating.
Uyazi nami I have been watching this guy, I just get confused what He is talking about, These North African team will always play dirty, intimidate the officials especially when they are playing at home
That's how North Africans operate Sundowns has experience in Africa, what's wrong with the analysis? we saw the game Sundowns were rattled that's how Pirates manage to beat Sundowns minus the ref
Don't be deceived by Raja's current position. They won the league last season. They might not be doing well currently, but they do have what it takes to cause an upset. However, Sundowns needs emotional intelligence to deal with North African teams. What these teams do goes beyond football. I wonder why CAF allows such things. Imagine the Sundowns players had to become ballboys at the end of the game.
Wrong analysis. Sundowns played 5 defenders to keep the score at 1-0 for as long as possible. Hoping to get a counter attack and equalize and maybe win the game with 10 man.
That was the worst decision playing 5 defenders while trailing
You were watching the game...this guy just vomit rubbish
@@nompilomabaso5455how is it wrong decision when it's not Knock out stages? Yes knock out it's do or die. Do you want an embarrassing score so the coach can be fired?
@@nompilomabaso5455What was the coach supposed to do???
Your Rulani could've lost 3-0, had he got red card on that minutes
On point analysis OT
Mokoena was the weakest link i believe fatigue has caught up with him, the coach is soft and i don't think he believes in himself... Rhulani is missed cause he understood the culture & demands of Sundowns hence he won AFL & went on to be @ the semis twice than any other coach in SA has ever done... I blame Tlhopi Motsepe for this European friends of his, i don't trust the chairboy
The Father of Thlopie must just check the Sundowns Offices ...something must happen
Rhulani under archived, any coach could have won AFL with that Downs squard at that time as Downs was the only team on good form from teams chosen to play, if it was a 30 team tournament he would have failed as always
It's the coach!! It's like having a parent suffering from anxiety
Disappointing episode/video because you overlooked that Sundowns were victims of daylight robbery.
I disagree this teams are bullies, intimidating the ref and the official, kicking rebiro no yellow cards, the ref was bought, ball boys run away, north africans win only by bullying teams.
No, you are not reaching. Player power culture is creeping into the Sundowns dressing room and it is killing the culture of performance. Some players need to be shown the door, sooner rather than later, otherwise.....
MANQOBA WAS BETTER, THE TEAM WAS BETTER UNDER HIM. ALL YOU ANALYST ARE VERY MUCH UNPATRIOTIC. ROME IS FALLING, AND WE ARE WITNESSING IT. OUR OBSESSION WITH EUROPEANS IS DISGUSTING TO BE HONEST. ESPECIALLY TO A HOUSE THAT WAS BUILT BY SOUTH AFRICANS. THIS TEAM IS WEAKER NOW. I AM A SUNDOWNS SUPPORTER FOR A VERY LONG TIME. MANQOBA AND HIS TECHNICAL TEAM WAS BETTER AND WE CREATED CHANCES FOR FUN. NOW WE CAN'T CREATE NOR CAN WE DEFEND BETTER. MOST JOURNALIST WANTED COACH MANQOBA TO BE FIRED BECAUSE THEY DID NOT LIKE HIM. EVEN OUR FANS KNOW THAT SUNDOWNS PLAYS BETTER UNDER HIM. WE WATCHED ALL HIS GAMES AND WE HAD A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WAS NEEDED UP FRONT .
This coach is soft my brother what I have witnessed & I still say Rhulani wasn't joking when he said give me 2 to 4 years cause our league is not competitive for us to think that we can walk over in Champions League & Tlhopi will learn the Hard way on this Sporting Director cause the guy wants to hire his European counterparts, has this guy even won CCL?
Sundowns was always ready win Caf after Pitso with the squard and players in that team, Rhulani under archived and he was wrong to ask for 2 years with a team like Sundowns any team owner was going to fire him based on that, Sundowns had the best squard in Africa, again cup games wise South Africa gave Downs tough opposition hence they only won one trophy in 3 seasons so please Sundowns had tough cup games in South Africa that Africa, Rhulani failed finish and klaar
Wrong analysis and throwing propaganda that Sundowns players are controlling themselves. Football is a game of emotions and I expect you to know that.
Sundowns players started controlling themselves the minute Rhulani left which is what led to Manqoba's sacking
The coach did all he could to try and win against a team that was favored by the referee.
The 1-0 score with 10 men and the ref against them, I believe the coacblh did well under those circumstances. Adding Lebusa was a good move by the coach. If we go to the goal difference, we will remember this game. Better lose 1-0 than 3 under those circumstances. Raja is not going to qualify bcos the ref will not always be on their side. I agree with those who say this is a wrong Analysis. Sundowns still stands a better chance to qualify than Raja no need for the coach to add alot of attackers bcos the score is 1-0
As a Sundows supporter, I know we lost the aura when coach Rhulani was fired. Coach Manqoba being there for the longest of time should have just kept the Team together and not rush to change things, look where it got him. The new coach bought himself some time for winning 4/4 and anyone who knows football will understand that the conditions he faced at Morroco were hostile and this loss is not sorely on him and the Team. Questions were asked by Raja and the Ref and he showed he is a good coach who understand the temperature of the game. I saw that he really plays by the moments of the game. Sundowns still created goal scoring opportunies and managed to defend with 10 men. That mentally is what's needed to win championship.
I wonder y u ignoring the fact that sundowns was denied a penalty on this match mr OT
He did not analyze the game but told us that “I told you so about x, y and z” poor episode/video for me.
Sundowns were not denied a penalty
When you give analysis. Please analyze the game and explain to us how the coaches played and what was the good and the bad on both sides. What could have done better before and after the red card for sundowns.
We have a defensive coach, his tactics is around defence.
Without Themba Zwane's creativity that team is nothing.
No they have depth is this a one ma team
My brother I thing u don't know that that Sundowns were one man down most of the part of the game away from home
Ref decided this game bro ,the teams were equal
The ref was doing a bad job but the goal from Raja was a clear goal
Ref had a hand but honestly our team was bad izolo
I disagree bro. Sundowns was superior last night. I agree bad officiating.
@@masilokoka6558 they were not,they defended most of the match,gave away balls easily,they were just not trying to play. They were not superior at all,we need to not lie to ourselves and sop giving credit where it's not due.this new coach did not know what he was doing.
I disagree with you bra, I think you don't love sundowns
The opinions of everyone is as if Sundowns has ever gone to Morocco and came back with a win. Pitso failed, Rulani failed, Manqoba failed, and Cardoso just failed. Sundowns have also collected a lot of red cards from Morocco. But then again, everyone is an expert after the fact, and everyone is good in prediction but not bold to account when their predictions have gone the other way. Anyway, South African teams must also practice the dark arts of continental football and have disappearing ball boys too.
This coach will not last. He has changed the character of the team known for playing flair called shoeshine and piano. Why were both Rhulani and Manghoba fired? only Hloki and the SD know. Surely Sundowns has never been successful with foreign input, and this is not about to change. The reason is simple - it's only the late Ted Dumitru who understood this by maximising the talent and skills of our players and not change them to be more European in their approach. Hloki needs to swallow his pride and restore the Mamelodi Sundowns we all know before it's too late when the team will be a lauding stock. Help me understand we are loosing one nil and the coach introduce a defender instead of pushing for a win by putting fresh attackers. The team is now defensive as per the charater of the coach - he won the semi final game against Sundowns last year using defense and not offensive strategues - so why did the SD think he is the right man for Sundowns. The SD must now fall on his sowrd should the team fail to win the Champions League
Nah you're reaching this time bro. The boys tried yesterday without Ribeiro lacking behind on that cross from Raja that resulted in a goal. They would not have scored. This game reminded me of a game we had against Wydad away. We also got 2 red cards from that game but we fought just like how we did yesterday. The players have done nothing wrong they just need yo get their passing patterns correct again. Understand that you can't always play from the back bcz that sometimes puts the team under unnecessary pressure.
The coach is too defensive
The video has not dropped yet
I don’t think you’re spot on Mr Mokoena
Mokoena, your analysis is not spot on. The officiating was atrocious, to say the least.
ubatyiwe wena
No guys Raja did well yes, in defending. They were still dominated by Sundowns second half Sundowns still had more possession and had more chances than Raja. Now talk about how they handled the ball in the box and never conceeded a penalty. I know we are not use to teams closing down Sundowns like that but honestly they are still not stronger and did not play better than Sundowns
3 points gone 😂the boys played with emotions later on and yes referee was against You guys 😅
Pirates like Sundowns has played in north Africa before so please this is nothing new toughen up this is a man's game