JOHANNESBURG. Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants FC draw 1-1. A. Du scored the first goal (6′) for Kaizer Chiefs. R. Chivaviro equalized (36′). Kaizer Chiefs was not able to win even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (58%)
The match was played at the FNB Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Thokozani Mkhize assisted by Sibusiso Sisilana and Happy Nhlanhla. The 4th official was Modisa Moretsi. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 16.7 degrees Celsius or 62.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 61%.
Match Statistics
- 42 Ball Possession 58
Shots
- 18 Total 11
- 5 On Target 5
- 9 Off Target 6
- 4 Shots blocked 0
- 149 Attack 111
- 96 Dangerous attack 55
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 3
- 3 Off Sides 6
Fouls
- 12 Total 14
- 1 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Kaizer Chiefs had a superior ball possession 58% while Marumo Gallants FC was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Kaizer Chiefs was more aggressive with 96 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 5 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough Kaizer Chiefs to win the match.
Kaizer Chiefs shot 18 times, 5 on target, 9 off target. On the opposite side, Marumo Gallants FC shot 11 times, 5 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Kaizer Chiefs received 1 yellow card (Sifiso Hlanti). Regarding the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC received 3 yellow cards (Mpho Mvelase, Celimpilo Ngema and Lebogang Mabotja).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Kaizer Chiefs will have 41 points to sit in the 4th place. Regarding the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC will have 24 points like Maritzburg United to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Kaizer Chiefs will host Moroka Swallows on the 2nd of May with a 12-5 head to head record in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (8 draws).
Marumo Gallants FC will play away agasint Moroka Swallows on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head record.
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
85'
71'
6'
Kaizer Chiefs adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Arthur Zwane decided to play with the following team: Brandon Petersen, Dillon Solomons, Siyabonga Ngezana, Edmilson Gabriel Dove, Sfiso Hlanti, Samkelo Zwane, Yusuf Maart, Keagan Dolly, Mduduzi Shabalala, Ashley Du Preez and Christian Saile Basomboli.
The home team had on the bench: Kgaogelo Rathete Sekgota, Kamohelo Abel Mahlatsi, Alton Zitha Macheke, Itumeleng Khune, Njabulo Ngcobo, Bonfilscaleb Bimenyimana, Siyethemba Sithebe, Happy Mashiane and Lehlogonolo George Matlou.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 2 changes: Keagan Dolly for Happy Mashiane (71′) and Mduduzi Shabalala for Lehlogonolo Matlou (71′).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
Also Marumo Gallants FC adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Xaniseka Raymond Mdaka played with: Washington Arubi, Mpho Mvelase, Tshepo Gumede, Ayanda Nkili, Lebohang Mabotja, Celimpilo Ngema, Lucky Mohomi, Lesiba Nku, Ranga Chivaviro, Katlego Otladisa and Letsie Koapeng.
These were the players on the bench: Tebogo Thangwane, Judas Moseamedi, Ismail Bin Abdul Rashid Watenga, Boitumelo Pheko, Cheick Bamba Soumahoro, Sibusiso Nkosi, Sibusiso Kumalo, Pule Fransis Maraisane and Mahlatse Makudubela.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 4 changes: Lesiba Nku for Mahlatse Makudubela (61′), Katlego Otladisa for Boitumelo Pheko (62′), Letsie Koapeng for Cheick Bamba Soumaro (78′) and Ranga Chivaviro for Sibusiso Nkosi (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Kaizer Chiefs – Marumo Gallants FC – 1-1
- Chippa United – Orlando Pirates – 0-2
- Sekhukhune United – Maritzburg United – 1-0
- Richards Bay – Golden Arrows – 0-1
