Maritzburg United stops Sekhukhune United with a 0-0 draw

PETERSBURG. Sekhukhune United and Maritzburg United could not score a single goal.

By
John Ross
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Maritzburg United stops Sekhukhune United with a 0-0 draw

PETERSBURG. Sekhukhune United didn’t concede much to Maritzburg United to lock the result on a 0-0 scoreline on Saturday..

The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Cedrick Muvhali with the support of Thamanga Sebati and Brian Kganyago. The 4th official was Abraham Mashala. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 10 degrees Celsius or 50 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 66%.​

Match Statistics​

Ball possession

None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Sekhukhune United was in possession of the ball for 53% of the time vs. Maritzburg United that controlled the ball for 47% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Sekhukhune United was putting more pressure with 0 dangerous attacks and 1 shots of which 1 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough Sekhukhune United to win the match​.

Sekhukhune United shot 1 times, 1 on target, 7 off target. On the other side, Maritzburg United shot 0 times, 0 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

Sekhukhune United didn’t receive any yellow card. Regarding the opposition, Maritzburg United received 4 yellow cards (Jose Ali Meza, T. Moloisane, Travis Graham and Brandon Theron).

Also, Maritzburg United didn’t finish the match with 11 players after B. Cross (Maritzburg United) was sent off after receiving a straight red card in the (79′).

Match Timeline

31'
45'
46'
46'
53'
75'
79'
79'
Keoikantse Mosiatlhaga- sub ->Chibuike Ohizu
84'
84'
Sibusiso Vilakazi- sub ->Rodrick Kabwe
84'
Sibusiso Vilakazi(goal)Victor Letsoalo
86'
87'
Bulelani Ndengane- sub ->Friday Samu
87'
87'
Trésor Yamba- sub ->Victor Letsoalo
90'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
70
30
Orlando Pirates
54
30
SuperSport United
51
30
Cape Town City
45
30
Kaizer Chiefs
44
30
Stellenbosch
40
30
Sekhukhune United
40
30
Moroka Swallows
40
30
Golden Arrows
38
30
TS Galaxy
35
30
Royal AM
35
30
AmaZulu
33
30
Richards Bay
33
30
Chippa United
30
30
Maritzburg United
30
30
Marumo Gallants FC
29
30

After playing this encounter, Sekhukhune United will have 32 points like Golden Arrows to sit in the 6th place. Regarding the opposition, Maritzburg United will have 24 points like Marumo Gallants FC to remain in the 16th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Sekhukhune United will host SuperSport United on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head.

Maritzburg United will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 3rd of May with a 2-2 head to head record.

Sekhukhune United – Formation

Sekhukhune United
G
Badra Ali Sangaré 30.Ivory Coast
D
Daniel Cardoso  4.South Africa
D
Nyiko Mobbie 2.South Africa
D
Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya 36.South Africa
D
Edwin Gyimah  39.Ghana
M
Kamohelo Mokotjo 24.South Africa
M
Rodrick Kabwe 15.Zambia
84'
M
Elias Mokwana 17.South Africa
84'
M
Chibuike Ohizu 34.Nigeria
84'
F
Vusimuzi Mncube 7.South Africa
F
Victor Letsoalo 21.South Africa
90'
Substitutes
G
Toaster Nsabata 1.Zambia
D
Trésor Yamba 29.DR Congo
90'
D
Philani Zulu 43.South Africa
M
Sibusiso Vilakazi 50.South Africa
84' Goals86'
M
Sammy Seabi 18.South Africa
M
G. Mashikinya 6.South Africa
F
Pogiso Mahlangu 35.South Africa
F
Tshegofatso Mabasa 9.South Africa
84'
F
Keoikantse Mosiatlhaga 11.South Africa
84'

Sekhukhune United started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Brandon Truter decided to play with the following team: Badra Ali Sangaré, Nyiko Mobbie, Edwin Gyimah, Daniel Cardoso, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Vusimuzi Mncube, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Rodrick Kabwe, Elias Mokwana, Chibuike Ohizu and Victor Letsoalo.

The home team had on the bench: Abednego Mosiatlhaga, Trésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba, Philani Zulu, Sammy Maphoko Seabi, Toaster Nsabata, Given Kamogelo Mashikinya, Pogiso Mahlangu, Sibusiso Vilakazi and Tshegofatso Mabasa.

Substitutions

Sekhukhune United made 4 changes: Chibuike Ohizu for Keoikantse Mosiatlhaga (83′), Elias Mokwana for Tshegofatso Mabaso (84′), Rodrick Kabwe for Sibusiso Vilakazi (84′) and Victor Letsoalo for Trésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba (90′).

Maritzburg United – Formation

Maritzburg United
G
Kgosietsile Ndlovu 31.South Africa
D
Bradley Cross 2.South Africa
79'
D
T. Moloisane 23.South Africa
53'
D
R. De Goede 3.South Africa
M
Tebogo Tlolane 50.South Africa
87'
M
Phiwayinkosi Zuma 36.South Africa
46'
M
Genino Palace 28.South Africa
F
Brandon Theron 22.South Africa
79'
F
José Alí Meza 14.Venezuela
87' 31'
F
Amadou Soukouna 11.France
46' 45'
F
Friday Samy 20.Zambia
87'
Substitutes
G
Renaldo Leaner 32.South Africa
D
Bonginkosi Makume 5.South Africa
D
Lungelo Bhengu 24.South Africa
D
Bulelani Ndengane 27.South Africa
87'
M
Travis Graham 6.South Africa
46' 75'
M
Wayde Jooste 45.South Africa
87'
M
Karim Kimvuidi 26.DR Congo
46'
F
Kwame Peprah  46.Ghana
87'
F
Siboniso Conco 17.South Africa

Maritzburg United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

John Maduka played with: King Ndlovu, Brandon Junior Theron, Mogamad De Goede, Thabo Moloisane, Bradley Cross, Phiwayinkosi Zuma, Genino Palace, José Alí Meza, Amadou Soukouna, Tebogo Tlolane and Friday Samu.

The following players were sitting on the bench: Travis Graham, Kwame Peprah, Wayde Jooste, Bonginkosi Makume, Siboniso Conco, Renaldo Leaner, Lungelo Bhengu, Bulelani Ndengane and Karim Kimvuidi.

Substitutions

Maritzburg United made 5 changes: Phiwayinkosi Zuma for Travis Graham (46′), Amadou Soukouna for Kimvuidi Karim (46′), Friday Samu for Bulelani Ndengane (88′), Jose Ali Meza for Kwame Peprah (88′) and Tebogo Tlolane for Wayde Jooste (88′).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​