PIETERMARITZBURG. Cape Town City conquered Maritzburg United to win 2-1. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Maritzburg United to strike first with a goal of B. Cross at the 53′. Then it was a goal in the 64′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Khanyisa Mayo gave the win to Cape Town City in the 69′ minute. Maritzburg United lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (56%).
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Philangenkosi Khumalo with the help of Lubabalo Pitsha and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Lindiwe Thwala. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 19.6 degrees Celsius or 67.3 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 99%.
Match Statistics
- 44 Ball Possession 56
Shots
- 14 Total 17
- 6 On Target 3
- 5 Off Target 7
- 3 Shots blocked 7
- 82 Attack 117
- 65 Dangerous attack 68
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 3
Fouls
- 19 Total 13
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Maritzburg United had a strong ball possession 56% while Cape Town City was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Maritzburg United was more pushing with 68 dangerous attacks and 17 shots of which 3 were on target. Anyway, Cape Town City was able to find the solution to win this contest.
Cape Town City shot 14 times, 6 on target, 5 off target. Talking about the opposition, Maritzburg United shot 17 times, 3 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 3 yellow cards (F. Ambina, Thato Mokeke and Patrick Fisher). On the other side, Maritzburg United received 2 yellow cards (T. Moloisane and Travis Graham).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Cape Town City will have 32 points to remain in the 5th place. On the opposite side, Maritzburg United will stay with 21 points to sit in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 14th of March with a 2-1 head to head record in favor of Cape Town City (2 draws).
Maritzburg United will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 3rd of May with a 2-2 head to head statistic.
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
71'
51'
69'
Cape Town City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: Darren Keet, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Taariq Fielies, Keanu Cupido, Taahir Goedeman, Ambina Fidèle Brice, Thabo Nodada, Lyle Lakay, Khanyisa Erick Mayo, Bertrand Mani and Darwin Gonzalez.
The home team had on the bench: Bongani Mpandle, Jaedin Rhodes, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Patrick Fisher, Luke Daniels, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Lorenzo Gordinho, Juan Camilo Zapata and Marc van Heerden.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: Taahir Goedeman for Mduduzi Mdantsane (61′), Darwin González for Jaeden Rhodes (61′), Keanu Cupido for Patrick Norman Fisher (71′), Thabo Nodada for Lorenzo Gordinho (81′) and Bertrand Mani for Juan Zapata Londoño (81′).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
Eric Tinkler played with: Renaldo Leaner, Lungelo Bhengu, Thabo Moloisane, Bulelani Ndengane, Bradley Cross, Rowan Lancaster Human, Genino Palace, Karim Kimvuidi, José Alí Meza, Wayde Jooste and Amadou Soukouna.
These were the players on the bench: Bonginkosi Makume, Kwame Peprah, King Ndlovu, Phiwayinkosi Zuma, Tumelo Njoti, Travis Graham, Tebogo Tlolane, Keegan Ritchie and Friday Samu.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 5 changes: Rowan Human for Travis Graham (52′), Renaldo Leaner for Kgosietsile Ndlovu (73′), Lungelo Bhengu for Friday Samy (74′), Travis Graham for Kwame Peprah (83′) and Travis Graham for Keegan Ritchie (83′).
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
