PIETERMARITZBURG. Maritzburg United prevails over TS Galaxy 1-0 after B. J. scored an own goal 47min.
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday and it started at 1:30 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda who was helped by Tshepo Nojila and Mduduzi Thwala. The 4th official was Philangenkosi Khumalo. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 23.7 degrees Celsius or 74.68 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 53%.
Match Statistics
- 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
- 6 Total 5
- 4 On Target 4
- 2 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 43 Attack 45
- 28 Dangerous attack 31
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 2
Fouls
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
None of the teams was dominant in terms of ball possession. Maritzburg United was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.
Attitude and shots
TS Galaxy was more aggressive with 31 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 4 were on target. Nonetheless, Maritzburg United succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Maritzburg United shot 6 times, 4 on target, 2 off target. Regarding the opposition, TS Galaxy shot 5 times, 4 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United received 2 yellow cards (N. Allie and L. Bhengu). Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy received 2 yellow cards (S. Nduli and M. Munyai).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Maritzburg United will have 10 points like Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu to move up in the 9th place. Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy will stay with 2 points to move up in the 17th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Maritzburg United will play away against Mamelodi Sundowns on the 3rd of November with a 17-2 head to head record in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (8 draws).
TS Galaxy will host Baroka on the 2nd of November with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of TS Galaxy (1 draw).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
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Maritzburg United adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Ernst Middendorp decided to play with the following team: Marcel Engelhardt, Ryan George Rae, Bulelani Ndengane, Nazeer Allie, Lungelo Bhengu, Daylon Claasen, Travis Graham, Zukile Kewuti, Rowan Lancaster Human, Amadou Soukouna and Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
The home team had on the bench: C. Carnell, R. Zumah, L. Skelem, B. Petersen, Riyaaz Ismail, Lefa Hlongwane and T. Zondi.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 3 changes: L. R. Human for L. Hlongwane (46′), B. Hlongwane for R. Ismail (85′) and T. Graham for T. Zondi (90′).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
Also TS Galaxy adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Talking about the opposition, Sead Ramovic played with: Vasilije Kolak, Bathusi Aubaas, Igor Makitan, Ebrahim Seedat, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Sihle Nduli, Tshegofatso Nyama, Sinethemba Mngomezulu, Mxolisi Macuphu.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Tumelo Kenneth Bodibe, Carlos Fabian Leon Filipetto, Wayde Lekay, L. Mokoena, T. Bodibe, Ethan Brooks, W. van der Linde, M. Phohlongo, Menzi Ndwandwe and M. Mahlangu.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 4 changes: S. Mngomezulu for W. Lekay (46′), M. Mbunjana for E. D. Brooks (46′), M. Munyai for C. Leon (79′) and T. Nyama for M. Ndwandwe (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
