DURBAN. Royal AM topped Golden Arrows to win 2-1. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Royal AM to strike first with a goal of Mfundo Thikazi at the 59′. Then it was a goal in the 68′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Sedwyn George gave the win to Royal AM in the 84′ minute with a goal.
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Christopher Kistoor who was helped by Tshepo Nojila and Thabang Matlhong. The 4th official was Sibusiso Sisilana. The weather was clear. The temperature was hot at 26.1 degrees Celsius or 79.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 82%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 11 Total 7
- 5 On Target 4
- 6 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 117 Attack 104
- 57 Dangerous attack 51
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 3
Fouls
- 14 Total 16
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Golden Arrows was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Royal AM that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Golden Arrows was more pushing with 57 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 5 were on target. Nonetheless, Royal AM succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Golden Arrows shot 11 times, 5 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM shot 7 times, 4 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows didn’t receive any yellow card. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM received 1 yellow card (Thato Lingwati).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Golden Arrows will stay with 22 points like TS Galaxy to sit in the 13th place. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM will have 24 points like AmaZulu, Sekhukhune United and Chippa United to sit in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 17th of March with a 8-6 head to head record in favor of Golden Arrows (9 draws).
Royal AM will host Moroka Swallows on the 13th of May with a 2-1 head to head in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows
79'
68'
Golden Arrows started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Vusumuzi Vilakazi decided to play with the following team: Nkosingiphile Gumede, Sbonelo Cele, Themba Mantshiyane, Divine Lunga, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Lungelo Dube, Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo, Pule Mmodi, Ntsako Makhubela, Velemseni Ndwandwe and Knox Mutizwa.
The home team had on the bench: Siyabonga Mbatha, Thubelihle Magubane, Saziso Magawana, Nqobeko Dlamini, Bongumusa Nkosi, Siyabonga Given Khumalo, Daniel Mjengu, Ryan Moon and Nduduzo Sibiya.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 2 changes: Ntsako Makhubela for Nduduzo Sibiya (46′) and Velemseni Ndwandwe for Nqobeko Dlamini (79′).
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM
45'
Royal AM started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Khabo Zondo played with: Hugo Patrick Nyame, Mthokozisi Dube, Siphesihle Msomi, Thato Lingwati, Thabo Matlaba, Tebogo Potsane, Mlungisi Sikakane, Shadrack Kobedi, Domingues, Shaune Mogaila and Sera Motebang.
They had on the bench: Lesego Manganyi, Levy Mashiane, Kabelo Mahlasela, Zakahle Xolani Ngcobo, Menzi Masuku, Sedwyn George, Philani Kumalo, Mfundo Thikazi, Bandile Dlamini, Bandile Dlamini and Philani Kumalo.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 5 changes: Thato Lingwati for Lesego Manganyi (56′), Siphesile Msomi for Bandile Dlamini (57′), Tebogo Potsane for Mfundo Thikazi (57′), M. Sera for Sedwyn George (77′) and Shadrack Kobedi for Menzi Masuku (77′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Marumo Gallants FC – Sekhukhune United – 2-0
- SuperSport United – Cape Town City – 2-0
- Orlando Pirates – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-1
- Golden Arrows – Royal AM – 1-2
- Chippa United – Stellenbosch – 1-2
