JOHANNESBURG. Moroka Swallows prevails over Richards Bay 1-0 after K. Malinga scored just 1 goal (81′).
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and it started at 6:00 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi who was helped by Kenneth Mamegwa and Xolani Boneni. The 4th official was Masixole Bambiso. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.7 degrees Celsius or 65.57 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 79%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 6 Total 7
- 2 On Target 0
- 4 Off Target 7
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 122 Attack 138
- 78 Dangerous attack 76
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 4
- 3 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 11 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Moroka Swallows was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Richards Bay that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows had a more offensive attitude with 78 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Moroka Swallows won the match.
Moroka Swallows shot 6 times, 2 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, Richards Bay shot 7 times, 0 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards (David Uromi and Kagiso Malinga). On the other side, Richards Bay received 1 yellow card (Somila Ntsundwana).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Moroka Swallows will have 21 points like Maritzburg United to hold in the 14th place. On the opposite side, Richards Bay will stay with 31 points to sit in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Richards Bay will host Royal AM on the 20th of May with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Richards Bay (0 draws).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
46'
24'
81'
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Ernst Middendorp decided to play with the following team: Thakasani Mbanjwa, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Sipho Sibiya, Keegan Allan, Yagan Sasman, Strydom Wambi, Tlakusani Mthethwa, David Richard Uromi, Gregory Damons, Kagiso Malinga and Rusike Evans.
The home team had on the bench: Mwape Musonda, Pentjie Zulu, Naeem Amoojee, Waseem Isaacs, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Sanele Tshabalala, Kwanda Mngonyama, Junaid Sait and Bongani Sam.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: Gregory Damons for Lindokuhle Mtshali (46′), Sipho Sibiya for Pentjie Zulu (46′), David Uromi for Waseem Isaacs (46′), Nicholus Lukhubeni for Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama (46′) and Kagiso Malinga for Junaid Sait (86′).
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
Richards Bay started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).
Vasili Manousakis played with: Jamal Salim, Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Khetha Shabalala, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Siyanda Msane, Moses Mthembu, Siphamandla Themba Mtolo, Abel Mabaso, Yanela Mbuthuma and Somila Ntsundwana.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Malcolm Jacobs, Kaketso Majadibodu, Nkanyiso Zungu, Langelihle Mhlongo, Sanele Barns, Lwandile Sandile Mabuya, Luvuyo Memela, Katleho Makateng and Sakhile Hlongwa.
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 5 changes: Khetha Shabalala for Sakhile Hlongwa (70′), Abel Mabaso for Nkanyiso Zungu (70′), Yanela Mbuthuma for Lwandile Sandile Mabuya (70′), Somila Ntsundwana for Katleho Makateng (89′) and Moses Mthembu for Amigo Memela (89′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
