JOHANNESBURG. Richards Bay defeats Moroka Swallows 1-0 after J. Figuareido scored just 1 goal (55′). Moroka Swallows lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The weather was sky is clear. The temperature was pleasant at 24.56 degrees Celsius or 76.21 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 15%.
Match Statistics
- 58 Ball Possession 42
Shots
- 9 Total 9
- 0 On Target 5
- 6 Off Target 3
- 3 Shots blocked 2
- 109 Attack 131
- 54 Dangerous attack 74
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 3
Fouls
- 22 Total 16
- 0 Yellow Cards 7
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Moroka Swallows was in firm control of the ball 58% while Richards Bay was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Richards Bay was more pushing with 74 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Richards Bay won the contest.
Moroka Swallows shot 9 times, 0 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Richards Bay shot 9 times, 5 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 1 yellow card (Gabadinho Mhango). On the other side, Richards Bay received 6 yellow cards (Somila Ntsundwana, Boikanyo Ramathlakwane Komane, Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Sanele Barns, Langelihle Mhlongo and Romario Dlamini).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Moroka Swallows will stay with 7 points like Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy and Royal AM to hold in the 7th place. Talking about the opposition, Richards Bay will have 5 points to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will host Royal AM on the 25th of May with a 3-1 head to head in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
Richards Bay will host Stellenbosch on the 25th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
90'
94'
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Steve Komphela decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi , Keenan Leigh Phillips , . Mngonyama , Vusi Sibiya , Bongani Sam , Kagiso Malinga , Ntsako Makhubela , Tlakusani Mthethwa , Lindokuhle Mtshali , Tshegofatso Mabasa and Gabadinho Mhango .
The home team had on the bench: Tshediso Patjie, Lantshene Phalane , Andile Jali , Tshanini Falakhe, Thabang Malose Maponya, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Junaid Sait, Dumisani Zuma and Strydom Wambi.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 3 changes: Tlakusani Mthethwa for Lantshene Phalane (56′), Kagiso Malinga for Andile Jali (56′) and . Mngonyama for Dumisani Zuma (94′).
Best player: Daniel Akpeyi
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Moroka Swallows was the goalkeeper: Daniel Akpeyi. His rating is 7.34. He performed 4 saves.
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
55'
Richards Bay started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Kaitano Tembo played with: Jamal Salim , Romario Dlamini , Abdi Banda , Thabani Dube , Tshepo Wilson Mabua , Justice Figuareido , Boikanyo Ramathlakwane Komane , Langelihle Mhlongo , Sanele Barns , Somila Ntsundwana and Lucky Mohomi .
These were the players on the bench: Thapelo Mabokgwane, Katlego Jackson Maphathe , Abel Mabaso , Yanela Mbuthuma , Letsie Koapeng, Nkululeko Miya , Moses Mthembu, Katleho Makateng and Bandile Ndlovu.
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 4 changes: Langelihle Mhlongo for Nkululeko Miya (74′), Lucky Mohomi for Abel Mabaso (60′), Sanele Barns for Katlego Jackson Maphathe (87′) and Somila Ntsundwana for Yanela Mbuthuma (87′).
Best player: Justice Figuareido
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Richards Bay was Justice Figuareido.
His rating is with 1 goal, 19 passes (63% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 5 duels out of 14.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
