DURBAN. Royal AM beats Sekhukhune United with a 2-0 win with a goal from T. Matlaba (45′) and a goal from R. Gamildien (80′).
The match was played at the Chatsworth Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 5:45 pm local time. The referee was Abongile Tom who had the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Siyabonga Nkomo. The weather was rainy. The temperature was hot at 25 degrees Celsius or 77.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 90%.
Match Statistics
- 49 Ball Possession 51
Shots
- 8 Total 12
- 5 On Target 3
- 1 Off Target 6
- 2 Shots blocked 3
- 115 Attack 137
- 88 Dangerous attack 91
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 2
- 5 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 16 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Royal AM was in possession of the ball for 49% of the time vs. Sekhukhune United that controlled the ball for 51% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Sekhukhune United had a more offensive attitude with 91 dangerous attacks and 12 shots of which 3 were on target. Even so, Royal AM was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Royal AM shot 8 times, 5 on target, 1 off target. Talking about the opposition, Sekhukhune United shot 12 times, 3 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Royal AM received 1 yellow card (Shadrack Kobedi). On the opposite side, Sekhukhune United received 3 yellow cards (Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Vusimuzi Mncube and Vusimuzi Mncube).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Royal AM will have 29 points to hold in the 7th place. On the other side, Sekhukhune United will stay with 27 points to hold in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Royal AM will host Moroka Swallows on the 13th of May with a 2-1 head to head record in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
Sekhukhune United will host SuperSport United on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head stats.
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM
55'
45'
39'
Royal AM adopted the aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Khabo Zondo decided to play with the following team: Hugo Patrick Nyame, Shaune Mogaila, Lesego Manganyi, Thato Lingwati, Thabo Matlaba, Kabelo Mahlasela, Shadrack Kobedi, Domingues, Menzi Masuku, Ruzaigh Gamildien and Tebogo Potsane.
The home team had on the bench: Mfundo Thikazi, Siphesihle Msomi, Hopewell Cele, Sedwyn Curtis George, Jabulani Nkosingiphile Ncobeni, Ricardo dos Santos do Nascimento, Philani Pius Cele, Levy Mashiane and Xolani Ngcobo.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 4 changes: Hugo Nyamé for Zakahle Ngcobo (55′), Menzi Masuku for Mfundo Thikazi (68′), Tebogo Potsane for Jabulani Ncobeni (90′) and Domingues for Levy Mashiane (90′).
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, Sammy Seabi, Given Mashikinya, Rodrick Kabwe, Vusumuzi Mncube, Victor Letsoalo and Elias Mokwana.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya, Chibuike Ohizu, Philani Zulu, Pogiso Mahlangu, Trésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba, Toaster Nsabata, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Tshepo Mokhabi and Kamohelo Mokotjo.
Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 3 changes: Elias Mokwana for Chibuike Ohizu (64′), Sammy Seabi for Tshegofatso Mabaso (74′) and Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya for Train Tshepo Mokhabi (87′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Maritzburg United – Cape Town City – 1-2
- Royal AM – Sekhukhune United – 2-0
- Richards Bay – Kaizer Chiefs – 0-1
