BANGKOK. SuperSport United beat AmaZulu to win 2-1. It was SuperSport United to strike first with a goal of Thapelo Maseko at the 17′. Then Ghampani Lungu scored again for SuperSport United in the 62′ minute. Eventually, Bongi Ntuli reduced the distance for AmaZulu (73′). Finally, that was it, and the result remained 2-1.
The match was played at the TOT Stadium Chaeng Wattana stadium in Bangkok on Sunday and it started at 10:30 pm local time. The referee was Christopher Kistoor with the assistance of Sibusiso Sisilana and Kenneth Mamegwa. The 4th official was Elphas Sitole. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was extremely hot at 30 degrees Celsius or 86.04 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 83%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 9 Total 8
- 6 On Target 2
- 3 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 120 Attack 121
- 67 Dangerous attack 61
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 5
- 2 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 14 Total 12
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
AmaZulu was in firm control of the ball 55% while SuperSport United was struggling with a 45% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
SuperSport United was more aggressive with 67 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 6 were on target. This is one of the reasons why SuperSport United won the match.
SuperSport United shot 9 times, 6 on target, 3 off target. Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu shot 8 times, 2 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
SuperSport United received 2 yellow cards (Thapelo Maseko and Thapelo Maseko). Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu received 1 yellow card (Gabadinho Mhango).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, SuperSport United will have 47 points to sit in the 2nd place. On the other side, AmaZulu will stay with 29 points to remain in the 12th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, SuperSport United will play away with Sekhukhune United on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head.
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).
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United
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84'
17'
SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Gavin Hunt decided to play with the following team: Ricardo Goss, Kegan Johannes, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Onismor Bhasera, Jamie Craig Webber, Thalente Mbatha, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Thapelo Maseko, Ghampani Lungu and Bradley Grobler.
The home team had on the bench: Thamsanqa Gabuza, Patrick Maswanganyi, Aubrey Ngoma, Keenan Leigh Phillips, Zakhele Lepasa, Serigne Mamour Niang, George Chigova, Zukile Kewuti and Siyabonga Nhlapo.
Substitutions
SuperSport United made 3 changes: Jamie Webber for Thamsanqa Gabuza (77′), Thapelo Maseko for Patrick Maswanganyi (84′) and Bradley Grobler for Zakhele Lepasa (88′).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
AmaZulu started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).
Romain Folz played with: Veli Mothwa, Thembela Sikhakhane, Mbongeni Gumede, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Abbubaker Mobara, Riaan Hanamub, George Maluleka, Sphesihle Maduna, Keagan Buchanan, Bongi Ntuli and Gabadinho Mhango.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Sibusiso Mabiliso, Ethan Brooks, Repo Tercious Malepe, Lehlohonolo Michael Majoro, Sandile Khumalo, Mxolisi Kunene, Thabo Qalinge, Augustine Chidi Kwem and Jody February.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 4 changes: Veli Mothwa for Jody February (30′), George Maluleka for E. Brooks (46′), Gabadinho Mhango for Augustine Chidi Kwem (57′) and Abbubaker Mobara for Thabo Qalinge (68′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
