PIETERMARITZBURG. TS Galaxy managed to find the solution against Maritzburg United to win 2-1. D. Traore was the key player for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was Maritzburg United to strike first with a goal of Djakaridja Traore at the 38′. Then it was a goal in the 40′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Djakaridja Traore gave the win to TS Galaxy in the 77′ minute scoring a double.

The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Jelly Chavani who was helped by Khamusi Razwimisani and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Lalelani Mngadi. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 14.8 degrees Celsius or 58.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 96%.​

Match Statistics​

The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.

Ball possession

No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Maritzburg United was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.

Attitude and shots

TS Galaxy was more pushing with 58 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why TS Galaxy won the match.​

Maritzburg United shot 6 times, 2 on target, 4 off target. On the opposite side, TS Galaxy shot 13 times, 5 on target, 8 off target.

Cards

Maritzburg United received 2 yellow cards (Thabo Moloisane and Keegan Ritchie). On the opposite side, TS Galaxy received 5 yellow cards (Tshegofatso Nyama, Travis Graham, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Marks Munyai and Djakaridja Traore).

Standings

After this match, Maritzburg United will stay with 11 points like Sekhukhune United to remain in the 16th place. Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy will have 16 points like Golden Arrows, Cape Town City and Royal AM to remain in the 9th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Maritzburg United will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 3rd of May with a 2-1 head to head in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).

TS Galaxy will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 4th of March with a 3-0 head to head statistic in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (2 draws).

Maritzburg United – Formation

Maritzburg United adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager Fadlu Davids decided to play with the following team: Renaldo Leaner, Thabo Moloisane, Bonginkosi Makume, Keegan Ritchie, Travis Graham, Bulelani Ndengane, Lucky Baloyi, Genino Palace, Wayde Jooste, Rowan Lancaster Human, Karim Kimvuidi and Tawanda Macheke.

The home team had on the bench: King Ndlovu, Lungelo Bhengu, Brian Hlongwa, Reagan Van der Ross, Thobeka Zondi, Amadou Soukouna, Friday Samu, Ishmael Tumelo Njoti, Siboniso Conco and Sinamandla Zondi.

Substitutions

Maritzburg United made 4 changes: Bonginkosi Makume for Lungelo Bhengu (70′), Wayde Jooste for Reagan Van der Ross (81′), Travis Graham for Friday Samu (82′) and Rowan Human for Amadou Soukouna (86′).

TS Galaxy – Formation

Also TS Galaxy adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Sead Ramovic played with: Melusi Buthelezi, Marks Munyai, Pogiso Sanoka, Spiwe Msimango, Tshegofatso Nyama, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Bathusi Aubaas, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Bernard Parker, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Djakaridja Traore.

The following players were sitting on the bench: Vasilije Kolak, Vuyo Mere, McBeth Mahlangu, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Masilake Phohlongo, Xolani Mlambo, Orebotse Mongae, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Lefa Hlongwane and Muzi Mahlangu.

Substitutions

TS Galaxy made 4 changes: Bernard Parker for Lefa Hlongwane (76′), Djakaridja Traore for Sibusiso Vilakazi (85′), Kamogelo Sebelebele for Sphiwe Mahlangu (85′) and Lindokuhle Mbatha for Orebotse Mongae (89′).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​

• SuperSport United – Marumo Gallants FC – 1-0
• Cape Town City – Royal AM – 2-1
• Mamelodi Sundowns – Orlando Pirates – 2-0
• Stellenbosch – Chippa United – 1-1
• Maritzburg United – TS Galaxy – 1-2