DURBAN. Royal AM succeeded in turn the table against SuperSport United to win 2-1. It was SuperSport United to strike first with a goal of T. Gabuza at the 30′. Then it was a goal in the 90′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, M. Masuku gave the win to Royal AM in the 90′ minute with a goal.
L. Fleurs received a red card (59′). This double yellow card was one of the reason why SuperSport United lost the match.
The match was played at the Chatsworth Stadium stadium in Durban on Tuesday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Tinyiko Victor Hlungwani with the help of Emmanuel Cornelius De Sani and Tumi Mohlala. The 4th official was Nonjabulo Ndlela. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.9 degrees Celsius or 66.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 83%.
Match Statistics
- 45 Ball Possession 55
Shots
- 15 Total 7
- 5 On Target 3
- 10 Off Target 4
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 80 Attack 71
- 77 Dangerous attack 77
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 6
Fouls
- 15 Total 22
- 1 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 1
Other
- 5 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
SuperSport United had a strong ball possession 55% while Royal AM was struggling with a 45% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Royal AM was more aggressive with 77 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Royal AM won the match.
Royal AM shot 15 times, 5 on target, 10 off target. Talking about the opposition, SuperSport United shot 7 times, 3 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Royal AM received 1 yellow card (Z. Mkhize). On the opposite side, SuperSport United received 3 yellow cards (L. Fleurs, J. Donn and R. Williams).
Also, SuperSport United didn’t manage to end the match with 11 players after L. Fleurs (SuperSport United) was sent off after receiving a second yellow card (59′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Royal AM will have 17 points to move up in the 4th place. Regarding the opposition, SuperSport United will stay with 15 points to move up in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Royal AM will host Baroka on the 7th of November with a 0-0 head to head.
SuperSport United will host TS Galaxy on the 5th of November with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of SuperSport United (1 draw).
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM
29'
43'
90'
Royal AM started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: H. Nyamé, Mzwanele Mahashe, Mbhazima Rikhotso, Lesego Manganyi, Zukile Mkhize, Kabelo Mahlasela, Given Mashikinya, Tebogo Potsane, Levy Mashiane, Victor Letsoalo and Lantshene Phalane.
The home team had on the bench: J. Ncobeni, Mfundo Thikazi, Menzi Masuku, T. Mangweni, S. Luthuli, Thato Lingwati, S. Chaine, S George and Ndumiso Mabena.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 5 changes: M. Rikhotso for T. Lingwati (29′), L. Mashiane for S. George (61′), L. Phalane for M. Thikazi (61′), G. K. Mashikinya for N. Mabena (74′) and T. Potsane for M. Masuku (74′).
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United
59'
SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
On the opposite side, Kaitano Tembo played with: Ronwen Williams, Keenan Phillips, Luke Fleurs, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Onismor Bhasera, Guily Manziba, Jesse Donn, Jamie Craig Webber, Iqraam Rayners, Thamsanqa Gabuza and Ghampani Lungu.
The following players were sitting on the bench: S. Mbule, G. Chigova, M. Waiswa, Bradley Grobler, T. Mbatha, Siyabonga Nhlapo, K. Mahachi, Rasebotja Selaelo and G. Moralo.
Substitutions
SuperSport United made 3 changes: G. Manziba for S. Nhlapo (63′), G. J. Lungu for B. Grobler (63′) and J. Donn for S. Rasebotja (78′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Royal AM – SuperSport United – 2-1
- Golden Arrows – Moroka Swallows – 0-0
- TS Galaxy – Baroka – 2-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – Stellenbosch – 0-1
- Orlando Pirates – Sekhukhune United – 2-1
