PIETERMARITZBURG. AmaZulu succeeded in clinch a draw against Maritzburg United with a late goal from G. Manziba scored in the (90′) after Maritzburg United got a lead with a goal from K. Peprah (32′).
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 Sikhumbuzo Gasa assisted by Khamusi Razwimisani and Sibusiso Sisilana. The 4th official was Thokozani Mkhize. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.9 degrees Celsius or 66.04 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 99%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 6 Total 11
- 2 On Target 4
- 4 Off Target 7
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 96 Attack 138
- 48 Dangerous attack 101
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 10
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 16 Total 17
- 3 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
The overall ball possession was just identical 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. AmaZulu that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu was more aggressive with 101 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 4 were on target. Nonetheless, that was not enough AmaZulu to win the match.
Maritzburg United shot 6 times, 2 on target, 4 off target. On the opposite side, AmaZulu shot 11 times, 4 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United received 3 yellow cards (Jose Ali Meza, Karim Kimvuidi and Renaldo Leaner). Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu received 1 yellow card (Sphesihle Maduna).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Maritzburg United will have 21 points like Moroka Swallows to remain in the 15th place. Regarding the opposition, AmaZulu will have 24 points like Sekhukhune United, Chippa United and Royal AM to remain in the 6th 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 2-2 head to head stats.
AmaZulu will host Moroka Swallows on the 1st of April with a 10-7 head to head statistic in favor of AmaZulu (6 draws).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
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Maritzburg United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Fadlu Davids decided to play with the following team: Renaldo Leaner, Mogamad De Goede, Thabo Moloisane, Bonginkosi Makume, Bradley Cross, Karim Kimvuidi, Genino Palace, Rowan Lancaster Human, Wayde Jooste, José Alí Meza and Kwame Peprah.
The home team had on the bench: Travis Graham, Keegan Ritchie, Amadou Soukouna, Friday Samu, Ishmael Tumelo Njoti, Brandon Junior Theron, King Ndlovu, Brian Dirk Hlongwa and Asanda Buthelezi.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 5 changes: Rowan Human for Travis Graham (46′), Jose Ali Meza for Tumelo Njoti (59′), Kwame Peprah for Friday Samy (76′), Karim Kimvuidi for Brian Hlongwa (85′) and Wayde Jooste for Brandon Theron (85′).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
AmaZulu started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Romain Folz played with: Veli Mothwa, Thembela Sikhakhane, Veluyeke Zulu, Abbubaker Mobara, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Larry Bwalya, Repo Malepe, Dumisani Zuma, Sphesihle Maduna, Thabo Qalinge and Sede Junior Dion.
These were the players on the bench: Mbongeni Gumede, Guily Manziba, Msindisi Ndlovu, Jody February, Bongi Ntuli, Keagan Buchanan, George Maluleka, Mxolisi Kunene and Hendrick Ekstein.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 4 changes: Dumisani Zuma for Hendrick Ekstein (46′), R. Malepe for Keagan Buchanan (46′), Thabo Qalinge for Bongi Ntuli (66′) and Sphesihle Maduna for Guily Manziba (76′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
