THOHOYANDOU. Marumo Gallants FC tops Sekhukhune United with a 2-0 win with a goal from L. Mohomi (32′) and a goal from L. Koapeng (60′).
The match was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium stadium in Thohoyandou on Saturday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Tshililo Muvhali with the support of Brian Kganyago and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Romeo Matibidi. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 22 degrees Celsius or 71.55 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 63%.
Match Statistics
- 52 Ball Possession 48
Shots
- 17 Total 8
- 10 On Target 0
- 7 Off Target 8
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 131 Attack 125
- 75 Dangerous attack 85
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 4
- 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 15 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Marumo Gallants FC was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Sekhukhune United that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Sekhukhune United was more pushing with 85 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 0 were on target. Notwithstanding, Marumo Gallants FC was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Marumo Gallants FC shot 17 times, 10 on target, 7 off target. On the other side, Sekhukhune United shot 8 times, 0 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Marumo Gallants FC received 2 yellow cards (Mpho Mvelase and Celimpilo Ngema). Talking about the opposition, Sekhukhune United didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Marumo Gallants FC will have 18 points to hold in the 16th place. Regarding the opposition, Sekhukhune United will stay with 24 points like AmaZulu, Chippa United and Royal AM to remain in the 7th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Marumo Gallants FC will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Sekhukhune United will host SuperSport United on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head.
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
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Marumo Gallants FC adopted the aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Xaniseka Raymond Mdaka decided to play with the following team: Ismail Watenga, Mpho Mvelase, Lehlohonolo Nonyane, Ismaël Olivier Toure, Lebohang Mabotja, Cheick Bamba Soumahoro, Lucky Mohomi, Chivaviro, Lesiba Nku, Letsie Koapeng and Celimpilo Ngema.
The home team had on the bench: Judas Moseamedi, Thato Khiba, Sizwe Eric Mdlinzo, B. Pheko, Mpambaniso Monde, Sibeko, Mahlatse Makudubela, Washington Arubi and Tshepo Gumede.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 3 changes: Cheick Bamba Soumaro for Mahlatse Makudubela (64′), Letsie Koapeng for Sibusiso Sibeko (83′) and Lesiba Nku for Monde Mphambaniso (84′).
Sekhukhune United – Formation
Sekhukhune United
Also Sekhukhune United adopted the aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Brandon Truter played with: Badra Ali Sangaré, Nyiko Mobbie, Daniel Cardoso, Edwin Gyimah, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Linda Mntambo, Given Mashikinya, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Elias Mokwana, Chibuike Ohizu and Vusumuzi Mncube.
They had on the bench: Trésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba, Nkanyiso Madonsela, Pogiso Mahlangu, Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya, Philani Zulu, Sammy Seabi, Toaster Nsabata, Abednego Mosiatlhaga and Tashreeq Morris.
Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 5 changes: Kamohelo Mokotjo for Sammy Seabi (46′), Chibuike Ohizu for Tashreeq Morris (58′), Vusimuzi Mncube for Nkanyiso Madonsela (59′), Linda Mntambo for Keoikantse Mosiatlhaga (59′) and Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya for Pogiso Mahlangu (74′).
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
