SuperSport United recovers a 0-1 deficit to overcome Stellenbosch 2-1

CAPE TOWN. SuperSport United found a way to reverse the score against Stellenbosch to win 2-1.

By
John Ross
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SuperSport United recovers a 0-1 deficit to overcome Stellenbosch 2-1

CAPE TOWN. SuperSport United managed to reverse the scoreline against Stellenbosch to win 2-1. It was Stellenbosch to strike first with a goal of Jayden Adams at the 37′. Then it was a penalty in the 54′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Grant Margeman gave the win to SuperSport United in the 85′ minute. SuperSport United capitalized on its superior ball possession (57%).

The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Saturday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The weather was few clouds. The temperature was cold at 13.76 degrees Celsius or 56.77 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 75%.​

Match Statistics​

Team 1

Stellenbosch

1 - 2

Team 1

SuperSport United

  • 43 Ball Possession 57
Shots
  • 10 Total 15
  • 5 On Target 8
  • 4 Off Target 6
  • 1 Shots blocked 2
  • 116 Attack 139
  • 56 Dangerous attack 70
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 1
  • 5 Corners 3
  • 3 Off Sides 1
Fouls
  • 14 Total 14
  • 3 Yellow Cards 3
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 4 Substitutions 2

Ball possession

SuperSport United was in firm control of the ball 57% while Stellenbosch was struggling with a 43% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

SuperSport United was more aggressive with 70 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 8 were on target. This is one of the reasons why SuperSport United won the encounter.​

Stellenbosch shot 10 times, 5 on target, 4 off target. Talking about the opposition, SuperSport United shot 15 times, 8 on target, 6 off target.

Cards

Stellenbosch received 3 yellow cards (Ismaël Olivier Toure, Fawaaz Basadien and Sibongiseni Mthethwa). Talking about the opposition, SuperSport United received 3 yellow cards (Bradley Grobler, Grant Margeman and Siyanda Xulu).

Match Timeline

Jayden Adams(goal)
37'
47'
Siyanda Xulu- Yellow
54'
Ghampani Lungu(penalty)
Anicet Oura- sub ->Devin Titus
68'
68'
Fawaaz Basadien- Yellow
69'
72'
Bradley Grobler- sub ->Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro
73'
75'
Bradley Grobler- Yellow
81'
G. Margeman- Yellow
85'
G. Margeman(goal)
Olivier Touré- Yellow
84'
Andre de Jong- sub ->Jayden Adams
86'
88'
Ime Okon- sub ->Terrence Dzvukamanja
Antonio Van Wyk- sub ->Thabo Moloisane
90'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
66
26
Stellenbosch
50
28
Orlando Pirates
49
28
Sekhukhune United
42
28
TS Galaxy
40
27
SuperSport United
40
28
Cape Town City
39
28
Kaizer Chiefs
35
28
Polokwane City
35
28
Golden Arrows
34
28
Chippa United
33
28
AmaZulu
33
28
Moroka Swallows
32
28
Royal AM
30
27
Richards Bay
27
28
Cape Town Spurs
17
28

After playing this contest, Stellenbosch will stay with 6 points like Polokwane City, Sekhukhune United, Cape Town City and Chippa United to hold in the 7th place. On the opposite side, SuperSport United will have 11 points to sit in the 2nd place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Stellenbosch will play away with Richards Bay on the 25th of May with a 1-1 head to head stats.

SuperSport United will play away agasint Orlando Pirates on the 25th of May with a 8-7 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (7 draws).

Stellenbosch – Formation

Stellenbosch
G
Oscarine Masuluke 30.South Africa
7.3
D
Deano Van Rooyen 7.South Africa
6.4
D
Fawaaz Basadien 21.South Africa
6.6
69'
D
T. Moloisane 24.South Africa
6.7
90'
D
Olivier Touré 45.Ivory Coast
6.4
84'
M
Sibongiseni Mthethwa 6.South Africa
7.3
73'
M
Qobolwakhe Sibande 22.South Africa
6.7
68'
M
Jayden Adams 23.South Africa
7.1
86' Goals37'
M
Genino Palace 28.South Africa
6.3
M
Devin Titus 34.South Africa
7.5
68'
F
I. Rayners 9.South Africa
6.7
Substitutes
G
Lee Langeveldt 35.South Africa
D
Mashweu Mphahlele 2.South Africa
D
Athenkosi Mcaba 26.South Africa
M
Sihle Nduli 8.South Africa
M
Nhlanhla Mgaga 10.South Africa
M
Andre de Jong 18.New Zealand
6.4
86'
M
Antonio Van Wyk 29.South Africa
90'
F
Anicet Oura 14.Ivory Coast
7.0
68'
F
Kgaogelo Sekgota 20.South Africa
6.4
68'

Stellenbosch started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Steve Barker decided to play with the following team: Oscarine Masuluke (7.3), Deano van Rooyen (6.4), Thabo Moloisane (6.7), Ismaël Olivier Toure (6.4), Fawaaz Basadien (6.6), Genino Palace (6.3), Sibongiseni Mthethwa (7.3), Jayden Adams (7.1), Devin Titus (7.5), Iqraam Rayners (6.7) and Qobolwakhe Sibande (6.7).

The home team had on the bench: Mashweu Basil Mphahlele, Sihle Nduli, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Anicet Oura (7.0), Andre de Jong (6.4), Kgaogelo Sekgota (6.4), Athenkosi Mcaba, Antonio Van Wyk and Lee Langeveldt.

Substitutions

Stellenbosch made 4 changes: Devin Titus for Anicet Oura (68′), Qobolwakhe Sibande for Kgaogelo Sekgota (68′), Jayden Adams for Andre de Jong (86′) and Thabo Moloisane for Antonio Van Wyk (90′).

Best player: Devin Titus​

The most impressive player for Stellenbosch was Devin Titus.

His rating is (7.5) with 25 passes (72% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 5 duels out of 10.

SuperSport United – Formation

SuperSport United
G
R. Goss 20.South Africa
7.5
D
Ronald Pfumbidzai 15.Zimbabwe
7.3
D
Kegan Johannes 27.South Africa
7.0
D
Thulani Hlatshwayo 3.South Africa
6.4
D
Siyanda Xulu 5.South Africa
6.7
47'
M
Siphesihle Ndlovu 8.South Africa
7.8
M
Terrence Dzvukamanja 11.Zimbabwe
7.3
88'
M
Lyle Lakay 12.South Africa
7.5
M
Ghampani Lungu 17.Zambia
8.1
Goals54'
M
G. Margeman 23.South Africa
8.7
81' Goals85'
F
Etiosa Ighodaro 9.Nigeria
8.1
72'
Substitutes
G
Nikolaos Issaris 32.Zimbabwe
M
Ime Okon 13.South Africa
88'
M
Thalente Mbatha 16.South Africa
M
Jabu Matsio 22.South Africa
M
Jesse Donn 26.South Africa
M
Keenan Bezuidenhout 28.South Africa
M
Phathutshedzo Nange 6.South Africa
F
Shandre Campbell 21.South Africa
F
Bradley Grobler 7.South Africa
6.6
72' 75'

SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).

Gavin Hunt played with: Ricardo Goss (7.5), Kegan Johannes (7.0), Siyanda Xulu (6.7), Thulani Hlatshwayo (6.4), Ronald Pfumbidzai (7.3), Ghampani Lungu (8.1), Grant Margeman (8.7), Lyle Lakay (7.5), Siphesihle Ndlovu (7.8), Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro (8.1) and Terrence Dzvukamanja (7.3).

These were the players on the bench: Phathutshedzo Nange, Bradley Grobler (6.6), Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Shandre Campbell, Jabu Matsio, Jesse Donn, Keenan Bezuidenhout and Nikolaos Issaris.

Substitutions

SuperSport United made 2 changes: Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro for Bradley Grobler (72′) and Terrence Dzvukamanja for Ime Okon (88′).

Best player: Grant Margeman​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for SuperSport United was Grant Margeman.

His rating is (8.7) with 1 goal, 55 passes (88% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 4 duels out of 6. He performed 3 crosses.

Results of the day

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