CAPE TOWN. Marumo Gallants FC managed to clinch a draw against Stellenbosch with a late goal from R. Chivaviro scored in the (89′) after Stellenbosch got a lead with a goal from J. Mendieta (51′). Marumo Gallants FC was not able to win even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (57%)
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Tshililo Muvhali who had the assistance of Lubabalo Pitsha and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Christopher Kistoor. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 21.2 degrees Celsius or 70.23 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 77%.
Match Statistics
- 43 Ball Possession 57
Shots
- 13 Total 13
- 5 On Target 7
- 8 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 131 Attack 144
- 85 Dangerous attack 84
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 2
- 2 Off Sides 5
Fouls
- 19 Total 9
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 2
Ball possession
Marumo Gallants FC had a superior ball possession 57% while Stellenbosch was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Stellenbosch was putting more pressure with 85 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 5 were on target. Nonetheless, that was not enough Stellenbosch to win the match.
Stellenbosch shot 13 times, 5 on target, 8 off target. Talking about the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC shot 13 times, 7 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Stellenbosch didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, Marumo Gallants FC received 1 yellow card (Katlego Otladisa).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Stellenbosch will have 17 points to remain in the 13th place. Talking about the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC will have 14 points like Maritzburg United to hold in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Stellenbosch will host Moroka Swallows on the 22nd of April with a 1-0 head to head statistic in favor of Stellenbosch (4 draws).
Marumo Gallants FC will play away agasint Moroka Swallows on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head record.
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Steve Barker decided to play with the following team: Sage Stephens, Vusi Sibiya, Jayden Adams, Antonio Van Wyk, Titus, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Júnior Mendieta, Fawaaz Basadien, Deano van Rooyen, Olwethu Makhanya and Mervin Boji.
The home team had on the bench: Solomon Letsoenyo, Lasse Sobiech, Athenkosi Mcaba, Oswin Andries, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu, Ibraheem Jabaar and Lee Langeveldt.
Substitutions
Stellenbosch made 5 changes: Vusi Sibiya for Athenkosi Mcaba (39′), Antonio Van Wyk for Kganyane Letsoenyo (55′), Fawaaz Basadien for I. Jabaar (55′), Mervin Boji for Qobolwakhe Sibande (67′) and Mervin Boji for Nhlanhla Mgaga (68′).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
Xaniseka Raymond Mdaka played with: Washington Arubi, Makgobola Nkomo, Mpambaniso Monde, Mahlatse Makudubela, Sibeko, Lebohang Mabotja, Celimpilo Ngema, Thato Khiba, Sizwe Mdlinzo, Sibusiso Kumalo and Katlego Otladisa.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Gift Monyepao, Sven Yidah, Pule Fransis Maraisane, Matome Evans Kgoetyane, B. Pheko, Ismail Bin Abdul Rashid Watenga, Joseph Malongoane, Chivaviro and Bernard Bobete.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 2 changes: Mahlatsi Makudubela for Ranga Chivaviro (51′) and Celimpilo Ngema for Bernard Bobete (74′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.