JOHANNESBURG. Moroka Swallows snatched a late win Maritzburg United 1-0 after D. Richard scored just 1 goal (86′). Maritzburg United was definitely superior in terms of ball possession (66%).
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Masixole Bambiso with the help of Abi Kamohelo Ramutsindela and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20 degrees Celsius or 68.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 64%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 8 Total 6
- 4 On Target 0
- 3 Off Target 6
- 1 Shots blocked 0
- 80 Attack 110
- 68 Dangerous attack 77
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 7
Fouls
- 12 Total 15
- 3 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Maritzburg United had a strong ball possession 66% while Moroka Swallows was struggling with a 34% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Maritzburg United was more aggressive with 77 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 0 were on target. Nonetheless, Moroka Swallows managed to find the solution to win this contest.
Moroka Swallows shot 8 times, 4 on target, 3 off target. On the other side, Maritzburg United shot 6 times, 0 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 3 yellow cards (Kwanda Mngonyama, Gregory Damons and Kagiso Malinga). Talking about the opposition, Maritzburg United received 1 yellow card (Mogamad De Goede).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Moroka Swallows will have 31 points like TS Galaxy to remain in the 12th place. Talking about the opposition, Maritzburg United will stay with 25 points to hold in the 16th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC 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 statistic.
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
16'
78'
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-5-1).
The manager Dylan Kerr decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi, Kwanda Mngonyama, Keegan Allan, Junaid Sait, Bongani Sam, Gregory Damons, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Tshediso Patjie, Mthokozisi Shwabule and Kagiso Malinga.
The home team had on the bench: Mwape Musonda, David Uromi, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Darrel Matsheke, Waseem Isaacs, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Sipho Sibiya, Evans Rusike and Tawanda Macheke.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 4 changes: Kagiso Malinga for Waseem Isaacs (67′), Gregory Damons for Darrel Matsheke (78′), Lindokuhle Mtshali for David Richard Ulomi (78′) and Tshediso Patjie for Sipho Sibiya (89′).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Fadlu Davids played with: King Ndlovu, Brandon Junior Theron, Mogamad De Goede, Bonginkosi Makume, Wayde Jooste, Genino Palace, Bulelani Ndengane, Ishmael Tumelo Njoti, Karim Kimvuidi, Amadou Soukouna and José Alí Meza.
They had on the bench: Tebogo Tlolane, Lungelo Bhengu, Siboniso Conco, Renaldo Leaner, Rowan Human, Keegan Ritchie, Thabo Brendon Moloisane, Friday Samu and Kwame Peprah.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 5 changes: Karim Kimvuidi for Tebogo Tlolane (46′), Wayde Jooste for Kwame Peprah (56′), Amadou Soukouna for Friday Samy (57′), Mogamad De Goede for Keegan Ritchie (68′) and Tumelo Njoti for Siboniso Conco (81′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
