NELSPRUIT. Maritzburg United prevailed over TS Galaxy to win 2-1. All goals were scored in the first half. It was Maritzburg United to strike first with an early goal of Jose Ali Meza at the 2′. Then it was a goal in the 23′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Amadou Soukouna gave the win to Maritzburg United in the 45′ minute with a penalty. TS Galaxy was decisively superior in terms of ball possession (65%).
The match was played at the Mbombela Stadium stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Jelly Chavani with the collaboration of Khamusi Razwimisani and Brian Kganyago. The 4th official was Jimmy Kgaphala. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 20.3 degrees Celsius or 68.47 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 76%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 21 Total 8
- 7 On Target 3
- 14 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 84 Attack 61
- 86 Dangerous attack 46
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 1
- 8 Corners 2
Fouls
- 8 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
TS Galaxy had a strong ball possession 65% while Maritzburg United was struggling with a 35% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
TS Galaxy was putting more pressure with 86 dangerous attacks and 21 shots of which 7 were on target. Notwithstanding, Maritzburg United was capable to find the solution to win this contest.
TS Galaxy shot 21 times, 7 on target, 14 off target. Talking about the opposition, Maritzburg United shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
TS Galaxy received 2 yellow cards (Orebotse Mongae and Marks Munyai). Talking about the opposition, Maritzburg United received 3 yellow cards (Brandon Theron, Jose Ali Meza and King Ndlovu).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, TS Galaxy will stay with 30 points like Stellenbosch to hold in the 7th place. On the other side, Maritzburg United will have 24 points to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, TS Galaxy will play away against Stellenbosch on the 20th of May with a 3-0 head to head in favor of Stellenbosch (2 draws).
Maritzburg United will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 3rd of May with a 2-2 head to head record.
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
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88'
23'
TS Galaxy started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Sead Ramovic decided to play with the following team: Vasilije Kolak, Marks Munyai, Pogiso Sanoka, Spiwe Msimango, Tshegofatso Nyama, Bathusi Aubaas, Bernard Parker, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Orebotse Mongae, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Djakaridja Traore.
The home team had on the bench: Sibusiso Radebe, Ebrahim Seedat, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Yaimil Medina, McBeth Mahlangu, Vuyo Mere, Xola Mlambo, Mlungisi Mbunjana and Wensten van der Linde.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 4 changes: Djakaridja Traore for Lindokuhle Mbatha (66′), Sphiwe Mahlangu for Mlungisi Mbunjana (66′), Tshegofatso Nyama for Ebrahim Seedat (75′) and Kamogelo Sebelebele for Yaimil Medina Rodríguez (88′).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
John Maduka played with: King Ndlovu, Thabo Moloisane, Mogamad De Goede, Keegan Ritchie, Brandon Junior Theron, Karim Kimvuidi, Travis Graham, Bradley Cross, Amadou Soukouna, Friday Samu and José Alí Meza.
They had on the bench: Kwame Peprah, Rowan Lancaster Human, Bonginkosi Makume, Tebogo Tlolane, Bulelani Ndengane, Siboniso Conco, Renaldo Leaner, Genino Palace and Lungelo Bhengu.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 6 changes: Keegan Ritchie for Genino Palace (40′), Karim Kimvuidi for Rowan Human (46′), Travis Graham for Lungelo Bhengu (61′), Friday Samu for Nkosikhona Radebe (75′), Friday Samu for Kwame Peprah (75′) and Amadou Soukouna for Bulelani Ndengane (76′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
