JOHANNESBURG. SuperSport United was able to reverse the scoreline against Moroka Swallows to win 2-1. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Moroka Swallows to strike first with a goal of Gabadinho Mhango at the 69′. Then it was a goal in the 85′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro gave the win to SuperSport United in the 89′ minute. SuperSport United was much better in terms of ball possession (64%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Sikhumbuzo Gasa who was helped by Lalelani Mngadi and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka.
Match Statistics
- ! 36 Ball Possession 64
Shots
- 4 Total 11
- 3 On Target 3
- 0 Off Target 5
- 1 Shots blocked 3
- 94 Attack 132
- 40 Dangerous attack 89
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 8
- 3 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 16 Total 21
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
SuperSport United was in firm control of the ball 64% while Moroka Swallows was struggling with a 36% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
SuperSport United was more aggressive with 89 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why SuperSport United won the match.
Moroka Swallows shot 4 times, 3 on target, 0 off target. Regarding the opposition, SuperSport United shot 11 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 1 yellow card (Tshegofatso Mabasa). Talking about the opposition, SuperSport United received 2 yellow cards (Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro and Gape Moralo).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Moroka Swallows stays with 18 points like Chippa United and AmaZulu to hold in the 8th place. On the opposite side, SuperSport United will has 26 points to sit in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will play away with Royal AM on the 23rd of December with a 3-1 head to head statistic in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
SuperSport United will host Richards Bay on the 5th of August with a 2-0 head to head record in favor of SuperSport United (1 draw).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Steve Komphela decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi
, Keenan Leigh Phillips , Sipho Sibiya , Vusi Sibiya , Bongani Sam , Tshediso Patjie , Andile Jali , Lantshene Phalane , Dumisani Zuma , Kagiso Malinga and Tshegofatso Mabasa .The home team had on the bench: Keegan Allan, Wandisile Letlabika
, Tlakusani Mthethwa , Gabadinho Mhango , Owethu Khumalo, Tshanini Falakhe , Thabang Malose Maponya, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Tumelo Mangweni and Siyabonga Khumalo.Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 4 changes: Andile Jali for Wandisile Letlabika (60′), Kagiso Malinga for Gabadinho Mhango (53′), Dumisani Zuma for Tlakusani Mthethwa (53′) and Tshediso Patjie for Tshanini Falakhe (84′).
Player of the match: Gabadinho Mhango
The player that probably impressed the most for Moroka Swallows was Gabadinho Mhango.
His rating is
with 1 goal, 7 passes (57% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 2 duels out of 8.His performance was extraordinary also because he began the match from the bench before entering in the 53′.
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Gavin Hunt played with: Ricardo Goss
, Kegan Johannes , Ime Okon , Onismor Bhasera , Grant Margeman , Siphesihle Ndlovu , Shandre Campbell , Gape Moralo , Lyle Lakay , Ghampani Lungu and Bradley Grobler .The following players were sitting on the bench: Phathutshedzo Nange, Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro
, Risen Albert, Jesse Donn, Keenan Bezuidenhout, Washington Arubi, Selaelo Rasebotja, Tendamudzimu Matodzi and Bilal Baloyi.Substitutions
SuperSport United made 4 changes: Gape Moralo for Tendamudzimu Matodzi (76′), Ghampani Lungu for Keenan Bezuidenhout (90′), Shandre Campbell for Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro (71′) and Bradley Grobler for Bilal Baloyi (90′).
Player of the match: Kegan Johannes
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for SuperSport United was Kegan Johannes even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is
with 40 passes (85% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 9 duels out of 14. He performed 4 crosses.Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.