DURBAN, KN. Moroka Swallows defeats AmaZulu 1-0 after K. Malinga scored just 1 goal (29′). AmaZulu lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Jonsson Kings Park Stadium (Durban, KN) stadium in Durban, KN on Saturday and it started at 6:00 pm local time. The referee was Cedrick Muvhali who was helped by Kgara Mokoena and Jantjie Thamsanqa Dlamini. The 4th official was Akona Zenith Makhalima. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 23.3 degrees Celsius or 74.01 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 88%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 10 Total 8
- 1 On Target 3
- 9 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 84 Attack 73
- 55 Dangerous attack 32
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 4
Fouls
- 20 Total 15
- 2 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
AmaZulu had a strong ball possession 58% while Moroka Swallows was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu was more pushing with 55 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 1 were on target. Nevertheless, Moroka Swallows managed to find the solution to win this contest.
AmaZulu shot 10 times, 1 on target, 9 off target. Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
AmaZulu received 1 yellow card (R. Malepe). On the other side, Moroka Swallows didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, AmaZulu will stay with 28 points like Sekhukhune United and Golden Arrows to sit in the 10th place. On the other side, Moroka Swallows will have 27 points to hold in the 13th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, AmaZulu will host Orlando Pirates on the 20th of May with a 6-1 head to head stats in favor of Orlando Pirates (10 draws).
Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head record.
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
59'
53'
AmaZulu adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Romain Folz decided to play with the following team: Jody February, Thembela Sikhakhane, Mbongeni Gumede, Veluyeke Zulu, Riaan Hanamub, George Maluleka, Sphesihle Maduna, Repo Malepe, Thabo Qalinge, Sede Junior Dion and Bongi Ntuli.
The home team had on the bench: Mxolisi Kunene, Larry Bwalya, Msindisi Ndlovu, Ethan Brooks, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Guily Manziba, Sandile Khumalo, Siyanda Khumalo and Sibusiso Mabiliso.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 4 changes: R. Malepe for Larry Bwalya (59′), Sphesihle Maduna for Guily Manziba (59′), Thabo Qalinge for Lehlohonolo Majoro (67′) and Thabo Qalinge for Msindisi Ndlovu (68′).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
29'
Also Moroka Swallows adopted the conservative line-up (4-5-1).
Dylan Kerr played with: Daniel Akpeyi, . Mngonyama, Keegan Allan, Junaid Sait, Bongani Sam, Gregory Damons, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Tshediso Patjie, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Kagiso Malinga and Waseem Isaacs.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Sipho Sibiya, Tawanda Macheke, Mthokozisi Shwabule, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Darrel Matsheke, David Richard Uromi, Yagan Sasman, Thakasani Mbanjwa and Naeem Amoojee.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 4 changes: Waseem Isaacs for Darrel Matsheke (62′), Tshediso Patjie for Mthokozisi Shwabule (79′), Lindokuhle Mtshali for Tawanda Macheke (79′) and Gregory Damons for Yagan Sasman (85′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- AmaZulu – Moroka Swallows – 0-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – Stellenbosch – 2-1
- Richards Bay – Orlando Pirates – 0-2
- Chippa United – SuperSport United – 1-1
