L. Mtshali scores 2 goals to give a 2-0 win to Moroka Swallows over Marumo Gallants FC

JOHANNESBURG. Moroka Swallows defeats Marumo Gallants FC 2-0 after L. Mtshali scores 2 goals.

By
Mark Hall
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L. Mtshali scores 2 goals to give a 2-0 win to Moroka Swallows over Marumo Gallants FC

JOHANNESBURG. Moroka Swallows conquers Marumo Gallants FC 2-0 after L. Mtshali scores 2 goals.

The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Philangenkosi Khumalo who had the assistance of Lalelani Mngadi and Xolani Hlatshwayo. The 4th official was Jimmy Kgaphala. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 15.9 degrees Celsius or 60.66 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 39%.​

Match Statistics​

Team 1

Moroka Swallows

2 - 0

Team 1

Marumo Gallants FC

  • 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
  • 9 Total 20
  • 3 On Target 4
  • 6 Off Target 16
  • 0 Shots blocked 0
  • 85 Attack 80
  • 38 Dangerous attack 58
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 4 Corners 12
Fouls
  • 12 Total 14
  • 2 Yellow Cards 1
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 4

Ball possession

Marumo Gallants FC was in firm control of the ball 57% while Moroka Swallows was struggling with a 43% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Marumo Gallants FC was putting more pressure with 58 dangerous attacks and 20 shots of which 4 were on target. Even so, Moroka Swallows found a way to find the solution to win this encounter.​

Moroka Swallows shot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target. Regarding the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC shot 20 times, 4 on target, 16 off target.

Cards

Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards (Lindokuhle Mtshali and Rusike Evans). Talking about the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC received 1 yellow card (Celimpilo Ngema).

Match Timeline

Lindokuhle Mtshali(goal)
45'
Lindokuhle Mtshali- Yellow
45'
46'
Monde Mphambaniso- sub ->Sibusiso Sibeko
46'
56'
62'
Cheick Bamba Soumaro- sub ->Lebogang Mabotja
72'
Lindokuhle Mtshali(goal)
80'
84'
84'
Yagan Sasman- sub ->Kagiso Malinga
84'
David Richard Uromi- sub ->Mthokozisi Shwabule
84'
87'
Siyabonga Paul Khumalo- sub ->Gregory Damons
88'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
70
30
Orlando Pirates
54
30
SuperSport United
51
30
Cape Town City
45
30
Kaizer Chiefs
44
30
Stellenbosch
40
30
Sekhukhune United
40
30
Moroka Swallows
40
30
Golden Arrows
38
30
TS Galaxy
35
30
Royal AM
35
30
AmaZulu
33
30
Richards Bay
33
30
Chippa United
30
30
Maritzburg United
30
30
Marumo Gallants FC
29
30

After playing this match, Moroka Swallows will have 40 points like Stellenbosch and Sekhukhune United to remain in the 8th place. Talking about the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC will stay with 29 points to hold in the 16th place.

Next matches

Moroka Swallows – Formation

Moroka Swallows
Kwanda Mngonyama 44.South Africa
G
Daniel Akpeyi 55.Nigeria
D
Sipho Sibiya 2.South Africa
D
Bongani Sam 66.South Africa
D
Mthokozisi Shwabule 23.South Africa
84'
D
Gregory Damons 18.South Africa
88'
M
Darrel Matsheke 39.South Africa
84'
M
Tshediso Patjie 25.South Africa
56'
M
Tlakusani Mthethwa 6.South Africa
F
Kagiso Malinga 26.South Africa
84'
F
Lindokuhle Mtshali 7.South Africa
45' Goals45', 80'
Substitutes
S. Khumalo 41.South Africa
88'
G
Buhle Thompson 1.South Africa
D
Yagan Sasman 28.South Africa
84'
M
Thandolwethu Ngwenya 49.South Africa
F
Rusike Evans 19.Zimbabwe
84' 87'
F
David Richard Uromi 38.Tanzania
F
Tawanda Macheke 70.Zimbabwe
56'
F
Waseem Isaacs 3.South Africa
F
Mwape Musonda 20.Zambia

Moroka Swallows adopted the conservative line-up (4-5-1).

The manager Dylan Kerr decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi, Mthokozisi Shwabule, . Mngonyama, Sipho Sibiya, Bongani Sam, Tshediso Patjie, Gregory Damons, Darrel Matsheke, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Lindokuhle Mtshali and Kagiso Malinga.

The home team had on the bench: Rusike Evans, David Uromi, Buhle Thompson, Yagan Sasman, Tawanda Macheke, Thandolwethu Ngwenya, Siyabonga Khumalo, Waseem Isaacs and Mwape Musonda.

Substitutions

Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: Tshediso Patjie for Tawanda Macheke (56′), Darrel Matsheke for Rusike Evans (83′), Kagiso Malinga for Yagan Sasman (83′), Mthokozisi Shwabule for David Richard Ulomi (84′) and Gregory Damons for Siyabonga Paul Khumalo (85′).

Marumo Gallants FC – Formation

Marumo Gallants FC
Letsie Koapeng 14.South Africa
G
Nikolaos Issaris 36.Zimbabwe
D
T. Gumede 29.South Africa
D
Ayanda Nkili 2.South Africa
D
Lesiba Nku 7.South Africa
M
Mpho Mvelase 23.South Africa
M
Lebogang Mabotja 5.South Africa
62'
M
Lucky Mohomi 17.South Africa
84'
M
Celimpilo Ngema 10.South Africa
72'
F
Sibusiso Sibeko 50.South Africa
46'
F
Katlego Otladisa 11.South Africa
46'
Substitutes
G
Ismail Watenga 16.Uganda
D
T. Thangwane 22.South Africa
M
Diala Manaka 3.South Africa
M
Cheick Bamba Soumaro 6.Côte d'Ivoire
62'
M
Sibusiso Kumalo 30.South Africa
M
M. Makudubela 32.South Africa
46'
F
Monde Mphambaniso 15.South Africa
46'
F
Malesela Ramphela 26.South Africa
F
Pule Fransis Maraisane 31.South Africa
84'

Also Marumo Gallants FC adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).

Dan Malesela played with: Washington Arubi, Mpho Mvelase, Tshepo Gumede, Ayanda Nkili, Lebohang Mabotja, Lesiba Nku, Lucky Mohomi, Celimpilo Ngema, Katlego Otladisa, Sibeko and Letsie Koapeng.

These were the players on the bench: Diala Edgar Manaka, Mpambaniso Monde, Cheick Bamba Soumahoro, Sibusiso Kumalo, Tebogo Thangwane, Mahlatse Makudubela, Malesela Augustine Ramphela, Ismail Bin Abdul Rashid Watenga and Pule Fransis Maraisane.

Substitutions

Marumo Gallants FC made 4 changes: Sibusiso Sibeko for Monde Mphambaniso (46′), Katlego Otladisa for Mahlatse Makudubela (46′), Lebogang Mabotja for Cheick Bamba Soumaro (62′) and Lesiba Nku for T. Thangwane (87′).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​