Polokwane City defeated Cape Town Spurs 3-1 thanks to O. Appollis who scored in the 15th, 15th and 78th minute. Polokwane City was just to good to grab a decisive 3-0 lead with (15′), Oswin Appollis (15′) and Douglas Mapfumo (61′). Cape Town Spurs reduced the distance with a goal (80′) by Khaya Mfecane, but there was not much to do for them.
The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka who was helped by Sipho Macbeth Mahlangu and Happy Nhlanhla. The 4th official was Olani Jethro Kwinda. The weather was clear sky. The temperature was pleasant at 21.45 degrees Celsius or 70.61 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 35%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 13 Total 20
- 5 On Target 5
- 7 Off Target 10
- 1 Shots blocked 6
- 87 Attack 105
- 45 Dangerous attack 67
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 9
- 5 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 9 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Polokwane City was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Cape Town Spurs that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town Spurs was more pushing with 67 dangerous attacks and 20 shots of which 5 were on target. Still, Polokwane City found a way to find the solution to win this match.
Polokwane City shot 13 times, 5 on target, 7 off target. Talking about the opposition, Cape Town Spurs shot 20 times, 5 on target, 10 off target.
Cards
Polokwane City received 1 yellow card (Tlou Nkwe). Talking about the opposition, Cape Town Spurs received 3 yellow cards (Michael Morton, Logan Brown and Clayton Daniels).
Match Timeline
Standings
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Polokwane City will host TS Galaxy on the 25th of May with a 0-0 head to head record.
Cape Town Spurs will host Kaizer Chiefs on the 25th of May with a 13-5 head to head statistic in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (8 draws).
Polokwane City – Formation
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Polokwane City started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
The manager Duncan Lechesa decided to play with the following team: Lindokuhle Mathebula
, Tholo Thabang Matuludi , Bulelani Nikani , Lebohang Petrus Nkaki , Tlou Nkwe , Samuel Bafana Nana , Ndamulelo Maphangule , Oswin Appollis , Mokibelo Simon Ramabu , Given Mashikinya and Douglas Mapfumo .The home team had on the bench: Francis Mooketsi Baloyi, Luciano Van Heerden, Hlayisi Chauke, Stevens Goovadia
, Lindokuhle Dhladhla, Ntlweleng Obed Thuto, Langelihle Ndlovu, Lucky Baloyi and Amos Kudzai Mokwena.Substitutions
Polokwane City made 3 changes: Samuel Bafana Nana for Stevens Goovadia (60′), Mokibelo Simon Ramabu for Hlayisi Chauke (84′) and Given Mashikinya for Francis Mooketsi Baloyi (87′).
Best player: Oswin Appollis
The most impressive player for Polokwane City was Oswin Appollis.
His rating is
with 1 goal, 16 passes (0% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 13. He performed 1 cross.Cape Town Spurs – Formation
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Cape Town Spurs started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Shaun Thurston Bartlett played with: Zama Dlamini
, Nazeer Allie , Logan Brown , Rushwin Dortley , Siyanda Msane , Michael Morton , Keagan Buchanan , Chumani Thembile Butsaka , Luvuyo Phewa , Ashley Cupido and Therlo Moosa .The following players were sitting on the bench: Cohen Stander, Clayton Daniels, Colin Ryan
, Asenele Velebayi , Riyaaz Nell , Khaya Mfecane, Liam Bern and Neil Boshoff.Cape Town Spurs could not rely on the presence of Riyaaz Nell (injured).
Substitutions
Cape Town Spurs made 5 changes: Michael Morton for Colin Ryan (46′), Ashley Cupido for Asenele Velebayi (46′), Therlo Moosa for Riyaaz Nell (68′), Keagan Buchanan for Khaya Mfecane (79′) and Chumani Thembile Butsaka for Cohen Stander (79′).
Best player: Chumani Thembile Butsaka
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Cape Town Spurs was Chumani Thembile Butsaka.
His rating is
with 37 passes (0% accurate) and 3 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 12. He performed 1 cross.Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Chippa United – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-2
- AmaZulu – Richards Bay – 0-0
- Polokwane City – Cape Town Spurs – 3-1