STELLENBOSCH. Stellenbosch estinguishes Golden Arrows 5-2 with goals of Júnior Mendieta (3′), Iqraam Rayners (29′), Júnior Mendieta (37′), Olwethu Makhanya (45′) and Iqraam Rayners (66′). Talking about the opposition, Golden Arrows scored with Bongumusa Nkosi (9′), Ryan Moon (20′).
Júnior Mendieta didn’t convert a penalty (3′) for Stellenbosch.
The match was played at the Danie Craven Stadium (Stellenbosch) stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Buhlebendawo Jobela with the assistance of Cledwin Karabo Baloyi and Modisa Moretsi. The 4th official was Abongile Tom. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 16.6 degrees Celsius or 61.81 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 69%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 5 Total 2
- 5 On Target 2
- 4 Off Target 2
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 88 Attack 89
- 47 Dangerous attack 49
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 5 Total 2
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Stellenbosch was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Golden Arrows that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Golden Arrows was more aggressive with 49 dangerous attacks and 2 shots of which 2 were on target. Anyway, Stellenbosch managed to find the solution to win this match.
Stellenbosch shot 5 times, 5 on target, 4 off target. Regarding the opposition, Golden Arrows shot 2 times, 2 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Stellenbosch didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, Golden Arrows received 1 yellow card (Ntsikelelo Nxadi).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this contest, Stellenbosch will have 36 points to remain in the 6th place. On the opposite side, Golden Arrows will stay with 33 points like Royal AM to hold in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Stellenbosch will host TS Galaxy on the 20th of May with a 3-0 head to head statistic in favor of Stellenbosch (2 draws).
Golden Arrows will play away agasint Chippa United on the 20th of May with a 7-3 head to head record in favor of Golden Arrows (7 draws).
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Steve Barker decided to play with the following team: Sage Stephens, Deano van Rooyen, Vusi Sibiya, Olwethu Makhanya, Fawaaz Basadien, Ibraheem Jabaar, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Titus, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Júnior Mendieta and Iqraam Rayners.
The home team had on the bench: Lasse Sobiech, Sihle Nduli, Kyle Jurgens, Antonio Van Wyk, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Sinethemba Mngomezulu, Juan Carlos Ortíz, Reid Bombay and Athenkosi Mcaba.
Substitutions
Stellenbosch made 5 changes: Devon Titus for Juan Ortiz (78′), Nhlanhla Mgaga for Sihle Nduli (78′), Iqraam Rayners for Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu (85′), Dean David Van Rooyen for Kyle Jurgens (85′) and Júnior Mendieta for Antonio Van Wyk (90′).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Vusumuzi Vilakazi played with: Sifiso Mlungwana, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Themba Mantshiyane, Ntsikelelo Nxadi, Sbonelo Cele, Velemseni Ndwandwe, Pule Mmodi, Nqobeko Dlamini, Divine Lunga, Ryan Moon and Bongumusa Nkosi.
These were the players on the bench: Thubelihle Magubane, Siyabonga Mbatha, Gladwin Shitolo, Nduduzo Sibiya, Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo, Andile Fikizolo, Siyabonga Given Khumalo and Saziso Magawana.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 3 changes: Themba Mantshiyane for Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo (40′), Nqobeko Dlamini for Saziso Magawana (71′) and Sbonelo Cele for Nduduzo Sibiya (71′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Royal AM – Cape Town City – 1-2
- AmaZulu – Sekhukhune United – 2-0
- Stellenbosch – Golden Arrows – 5-2