DURBAN, KN. Baroka and Royal AM draw 1-1. B. Goldstone scored the first goal (12′) for Baroka. V. Letsoalo equalized (29′). Royal AM was not able to win even if it was better in terms of ball possession (60%)
The match was played at the Jonsson Kings Park Stadium (Durban, KN) stadium in Durban, KN on Sunday and it started at 1:30 pm local time. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka who had the assistance of Nhlakanipho Clifford Thwala and Cledwin Karabo Baloyi. The 4th official was Nonjabulo Ndlela. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 21.7 degrees Celsius or 71.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 92%.
Match Statistics
Ball possession
Royal AM was in firm control of the ball 60% while Baroka was struggling with a 40% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Royal AM was was more aggressive with 75 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 3 were on target. However, that was not enough Royal AM to win the match.
Royal AM shot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Baroka shot 7 times, 2 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Royal AM received 2 yellow cards (S. George and S. George). On the opposite side, Baroka received 2 yellow cards (B. Bobete and M. Kambala).
(Royal AM) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (44′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Royal AM will have 18 points like SuperSport United to move up in the 5th place. Talking about the opposition, Baroka will have 8 points like Moroka Swallows to gain in the 13th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Royal AM will play away against Sekhukhune United on the 20th of November with a 0-0 head to head.
Baroka will host Chippa United on the 20th of November with a 4-3 head to head in favor of Chippa United (3 draws).
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: Hugo Patrick Nyame, Mzwanele Mahashe, Thato Lingwati, Lesego Manganyi, Zukile Mkhize, Kabelo Mahlasela, Given Mashikinya, Tebogo Potsane, Levy Mashiane, Victor Letsoalo and S George.
The home team had on the bench: Lantshene Phalane, S. Chaine, S. Luthuli, J. Ncobeni, S. Motebang, T. Mangweni, S. Mabuza, J. Dlamini and M. Thikazi.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 2 changes: L. Mashiane for L. Phalane (46′) and L. Mashiane for L. Phalane (46′).
Baroka – Formation
Baroka started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
Talking about the opposition, Thoka Matsemela played with: Oscarine Masuluke, Mashweu Mphahlele, Manuel Kambala, Mfanafuthi Shozi, Denwin Farmer, Evidence Makgopa, Bennet Bobete, Kgodiso Monama, Tshepo Mokhabi, Bayzel Goldstone and Sekela Christopher Sithole.
They had on the bench: Themba Chauke, B. Makume, J. Kamatuka, Tristan Nikitaridis, A. Dlala, C. Chibwe, N. Mgaga, E. Seema and S. Malivha.
Substitutions
Baroka made 4 changes: K. Monama for J. Kamatuka (46′), T. T. Mokhabi for T. Nikitaridis (76′), T. T. Mokhabi for T. Nikitaridis (76′) and J. Kamatuka for E. Seema (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- AmaZulu – Cape Town City – 2-0
- Royal AM – Baroka – 1-1
- Chippa United – Maritzburg United – 0-0
- Moroka Swallows – Sekhukhune United – 0-1
- Marumo Gallants FC – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-4