CAPE TOWN. Cape Town City was capable to reverse the score against Moroka Swallows to win 2-1. It was Moroka Swallows to strike first with a goal of M. Saleng at the 19′. Then it was a goal in the 63′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, M. Makola gave the win to Cape Town City in the 82′ minute.
Cape Town City remained with 10 players after A. Mobara received a red card in the 43′. Anyhow, Cape Town City still managed to win this match competing only with 10 players.
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Saturday and it started at 8:15 pm local time. The referee was Eugene Mdluli with the support of Sandile Dilikane and Khoabane Mokoena. The 4th official was Emmanuel Cornelius De Sani. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 20.3 degrees Celsius or 68.52 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 70%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 5 Total 2
- 2 On Target 1
- 3 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 3 Attack 3
- 4 Dangerous attack 1
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 2 Total 1
- 2 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Moroka Swallows that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City had a more offensive attitude with 4 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Cape Town City won the match.
Cape Town City shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target. On the other side, Moroka Swallows shot 2 times, 1 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (T. Mokeke and T. Mkhize). Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows received 3 yellow cards (W. Letlabika, K. Mahlatsi and Y. Sasman).
(Cape Town City) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (43′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Cape Town City will have 22 points to soar in the 10th place. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows will stay with 13 points like TS Galaxy to gain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will play away against SuperSport United on the 22nd of December with a 7-6 head to head stats in favor of SuperSport United (8 draws).
Moroka Swallows will host Golden Arrows on the 22nd of December with a 7-6 head to head stats in favor of Golden Arrows (8 draws).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City adopted the aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: Hugo Marques, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Abbubaker Mobara, Terrence Mashego, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Mpho Makola, Tashreeq Morris, Fagrie Lakay and Amethyst Bradley Ralani.
The home team had on the bench: B. Mpandle, K. Mayo, Keanu Cupido, D. Mapfumo, T. Goedeman, Edmilson, Thabo Nodada, Craig Martin and Relebogile Mokhuoane.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: T. Morris for K. Cupido (45′), M. Mdantsane for R. Mokhuoane (46′), T. Mokeke for T. Nodada (46′), B. Ralani for C. Martin (60′) and M. Makola for T. Goedeman (90′).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Also Moroka Swallows adopted the aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Dylan Kerr played with: Jody February, Thabo Matlaba, Wandisile Letlabika, Yagan Sasman, Tebogo Langerman, Lebohang Mokoena, Grant Margeman, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Matlala Keletso Makgalwa, Ruzaigh Gamildien and Monnapule Saleng.
They had on the bench: M. Musonda, Austin Muwowo, Katlego Mohamme, Strydom Wambi, T. Ngobeni, Musa Nyatama and Kagiso Malinga.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: R. Gamildien for K. Malinga (63′), M. Saleng for A. Muwowo (72′), Y. Sasman for K. Mohamme (82′), L. Mokoena for M. Nyatama (82′) and L. Mokoena for M. Nyatama (82′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – TS Galaxy – 1-1
- Stellenbosch – Baroka – 1-0
- Cape Town City – Moroka Swallows – 2-1
- Sekhukhune United – SuperSport United – 0-0