PETERSBURG. Polokwane City beats Royal AM 1-0 after N. Mabena scored just 1 goal (45′).
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The weather was sky is clear. The temperature was hot at 27.38 degrees Celsius or 81.28 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 23%.
Match Statistics
- 45 Ball Possession 55
Shots
- 13 Total 6
- 3 On Target 1
- 7 Off Target 5
- 3 Shots blocked 0
- 130 Attack 142
- 85 Dangerous attack 92
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 7
- 1 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 13 Total 4
- 3 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Royal AM had a superior ball possession 55% while Polokwane City was struggling with a 45% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Royal AM had a more offensive attitude with 92 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 1 were on target. Anyhow, Polokwane City succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Polokwane City shot 13 times, 3 on target, 7 off target. Regarding the opposition, Royal AM shot 6 times, 1 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Polokwane City received 2 yellow cards (Oswin Appollis and Douglas Mapfumo). Regarding the opposition, Royal AM received 1 yellow card (Jeffrey Dlamini).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Polokwane City will have 10 points like Sekhukhune United and AmaZulu to move down in the 8th place. On the opposite side, Royal AM will stay with 8 points like TS Galaxy to climb in the 12th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Polokwane City will host TS Galaxy on the 25th of May with a 0-0 head to head statistic.
Royal AM will play away agasint Moroka Swallows on the 25th of May with a 3-1 head to head record in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
Polokwane City – Formation
Polokwane City
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Polokwane City started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
The manager Lehlohonolo Seema decided to play with the following team: Manuel Sapunga , Tholo Thabang Matuludi , Bulelani Nikani , Lebohang Petrus Nkaki , Langelihle Ndlovu , Mokibelo Simon Ramabu , Given Mashikinya , Ndamulelo Maphangule , Oswin Appollis , Ndumiso Mabena and Douglas Mapfumo .
The home team had on the bench: Ntlweleng Obed Thuto, Andile Fikizolo , Tumi Ngwepe , Tlou Nkwe, Hlayisi Chauke , Francious Baloyi, Lindokuhle Mathebula, Manuel Kambala and Luciano Van Heerden.
Substitutions
Polokwane City made 4 changes: Mokibelo Simon Ramabu for Andile Fikizolo (57′), Ndumiso Mabena for Tumi Ngwepe (65′), Douglas Mapfumo for Hlayisi Chauke (78′) and Given Mashikinya for Manuel Kambala (78′).
Best player: Bulelani Nikani
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Polokwane City was Bulelani Nikani even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 17 passes (65% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 6. He hit the woodwork once times.
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM
Royal AM started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
John Maduka played with: Xolani Ngcobo , Ayanda Jiyane , Shadrack Kobedi , Thabo Matlaba , Shaune Mogaila , Jeffrey Dlamini , Kabelo Mahlasela , Sabelo Sithole , Ayabulela Maxwele , Mxolisi Macuphu and Hopewell Cele .
They had on the bench: Hugo Nyamé, Zukile Mkhize, Bandile Dlamini , Thato Lingwati , Mfundo Thikazi , Sbusiso Magaqa , Sedwyn George , Siphesile Msomi and Jabulani Ncobeni .
Substitutions
Royal AM made 5 changes: Sabelo Sithole for Jabulani Ncobeni (51′), Hopewell Cele for Sbusiso Magaqa (51′), Shaune Mogaila for Sedwyn George (71′), Jeffrey Dlamini for Mfundo Thikazi (71′) and Kabelo Mahlasela for Jabulani Ncobeni (86′).
Best player: Ayanda Jiyane
The player that probably impressed the most for Royal AM was Ayanda Jiyane.
His rating is with 49 passes (73% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 9 duels out of 12. He performed 1 cross.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
