DURBAN. TS Galaxy prevailed over AmaZulu to win 2-1. D. Traore was the key for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was TS Galaxy to strike first with a penalty of Djakaridja Traore at the 35′. Then Djakaridja Traore scored again for TS Galaxy in the 56′ minute scoring a double. Eventually, Junior Dion reduced the distance for AmaZulu (84′). Finally, that was it, and the result remained 2-1. AmaZulu lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (57%).
The match was played at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Christopher Kistoor with the assistance of Lubabalo Pitsha and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Philangenkosi Khumalo. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 22.2 degrees Celsius or 72.01 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 94%.
Match Statistics
Ball possession
AmaZulu was in firm control of the ball 57% while TS Galaxy was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu was putting more pressure with 99 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 3 were on target. Even so, TS Galaxy was capable to find the solution to win this encounter.
AmaZulu shot 15 times, 3 on target, 7 off target. On the opposite side, TS Galaxy shot 4 times, 3 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
AmaZulu received 2 yellow cards (Veluyeke Zulu and George Maluleka). Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy received 2 yellow cards (Bathusi Aubaas and Lindokuhle Mbatha).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, AmaZulu will stay with 24 points like Chippa United to remain in the 11th place. Regarding the opposition, TS Galaxy will have 26 points like Cape Town City to remain in the 7th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, AmaZulu will host Moroka Swallows on the 1st of April with a 10-7 head to head stats in favor of AmaZulu (6 draws).
TS Galaxy will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 4th of March with a 3-0 head to head statistic in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (2 draws).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
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62'
84'
AmaZulu started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Romain Folz decided to play with the following team: Veli Mothwa, Thembela Sikhakhane, Veluyeke Zulu, Abbubaker Mobara, Riaan Hanamub, Dumisani Zuma, Larry Bwalya, Keagan Buchanan, Thabo Qalinge, Sede Junior Dion and Hendrick Ekstein.
The home team had on the bench: Bongi Ntuli, Jody February, George Maluleka, Guily Manziba, Mbongeni Gumede, Repo Tercious Malepe, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Mxolisi Kunene and Sibusiso Mabiliso.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 3 changes: Hendrick Ekstein for Guily Manziba (62′), Dumisani Zuma for Bongi Ntuli (62′) and Larry Bwalya for George Maluleka (73′).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
TS Galaxy started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Sead Ramovic played with: Vasilije Kolak, McBeth Mahlangu, Spiwe Msimango, Pogiso Sanoka, Tshegofatso Nyama, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Xolani Mlambo, Yaimil Medina, Bernard Parker, Sphiwe Mahlangu and Djakaridja Traore.
These were the players on the bench: Orebotse Mongae, Wensten van der Linde, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Vuyo Mere, Masilake Phohlongo, Nkosikhona Radebe, Bathusi Aubaas, Lindokuhle Mbatha and Lefa Hlongwane.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 5 changes: Y. Medina for Lindokuhle Mbatha (46′), Xola Mlambo for Bathusi Aubaas (65′), Sphiwe Mahlangu for Kamogelo Sebelebele (74′), Djakaridja Traore for Orebotse Mongae (74′) and Bernard Parker for Lifa Hlongwane (88′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Royal AM – SuperSport United – 1-1
- AmaZulu – TS Galaxy – 1-2
- Sekhukhune United – Richards Bay – 2-0
