CAPE TOWN. Cape Town City had a close win over Golden Arrows.
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Masixole Bambiso who was helped by Mervyn van Wyk and Modisa Moretsi. The 4th official was Thabo Twayise. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 16.1 degrees Celsius or 60.98 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 64%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 10 Total 9
- 8 On Target 4
- 2 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 68 Attack 59
- 27 Dangerous attack 27
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 1
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 4 Total 3
- 0 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 3
The ball possession was identical with both team possessing the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Golden Arrows that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was more aggressive with 27 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 8 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Cape Town City won the match.
Cape Town City shot 10 times, 8 on target, 2 off target. On the opposite side, Golden Arrows shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (C. Martin and R. Mokhuoane). Regarding the opposition, Golden Arrows received 2 yellow cards (M. Gumede and S. N. Ndlovu).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Cape Town City will have 9 points like Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows to move up in the 12th place. On the opposite side, Golden Arrows will stay with 9 points like Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City to move up in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will host Chippa United on the 3rd of November with a 6-3 head to head record in favor of Cape Town City (5 draws).
Golden Arrows will host Moroka Swallows on the 2nd of November with a 7-6 head to head statistic in favor of Golden Arrows (7 draws).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
64'
24'
90'
Cape Town City started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: Hugo Marques, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Taariq Fielies, Edmilson, Thabo Nodada, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Craig Martin, Fagrie Lakay and Amethyst Bradley Ralani.
The home team had on the bench: Shane Roberts, Tashreeq Morris, Keanu Cupido, Khanyisa Erick Mayo, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Abdul Ajagun, Abbubaker Mobara, Bongani Mpandle and Mpho Makola.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: T. Mkhize for T. Morris (64′), B. Ralani for K. Mayo (64′), F. Lakay for A. Ajagun (76′), T. Nodada for M. Makola (82′) and M. Mdantsane for R. Mokhuoane (82′).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows
Golden Arrows started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
Regarding the opposition, Lehlohonolo Seema played with: Maximilian Mbaeva, Thabani Zuke, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Sbonelo Cele, Nqobeko Dlamini, Pule Mmodi, Lungelo Dube, Velemseni Ndwandwe, Thubelihle Magubane and Knox Mutizwa.
These were the players on the bench: Nduduzo Sibiya, Andile Fikizolo, Siphamandla Sabelo, Ntsikelelo Nxadi, Sazi Gumbi, Themba Mantshiyane, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Bongumusa Nkosi and N. Gumede.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 3 changes: L. Dube for M. Gumede (46′), T. Magubane for S. Sabelo (46′) and P. S. Mmodi for A. Fikizolo (76′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
