NELSPRUIT. TS Galaxy beats Moroka Swallows 1-0 after S. Mahlangu scored just 1 goal (7′). TS Galaxy took advantage of its better ball possession (56%).
The match was played at the Mbombela Stadium stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday and it started at 1:30 pm local time. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka with the assistance of Athuxolo Madela and Lalelani Mngadi. The 4th official was Joseph Makhubo. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.2 degrees Celsius or 64.83 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 96%.
Match Statistics
- 56 Ball Possession 44
Shots
- 7 Total 8
- 5 On Target 2
- 2 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 78 Attack 75
- 45 Dangerous attack 66
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 6
- 2 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 12 Total 9
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
TS Galaxy had a superior ball possession 56% while Moroka Swallows was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows was more aggressive with 66 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 2 were on target. Even so, TS Galaxy was capable to find the solution to win this encounter.
TS Galaxy shot 7 times, 5 on target, 2 off target. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows shot 8 times, 2 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
TS Galaxy received 3 yellow cards (M. Munyai, M. Munyai and C. Leon). On the opposite side, Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards ( and M. Nyatama).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, TS Galaxy will have 8 points like Baroka and Moroka Swallows to soar in the 15th place. Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows will stay with 8 points like Baroka and TS Galaxy to gain in the 16th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, TS Galaxy will host Cape Town City on the 27th of November with a 1-1 head to head record.
Moroka Swallows will host Kaizer Chiefs on the 28th of November with a 10-5 head to head stats in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (7 draws).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
90'
88'
7'
TS Galaxy started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Sead Ramovic decided to play with the following team: Vasilije Kolak, Bathusi Aubaas, Igor Makitan, Ebrahim Seedat, Marks Munyai, Sihle Nduli, Mxolisi Macuphu, Pogiso Sanoka, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Sinethemba Mngomezulu and Tshegofatso Nyama.
The home team had on the bench: T. Bodibe, M. Mahlangu, M. Ndwandwe, M. Heugh, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Ethan Brooks, Carlos Leon, Mogaila Mokete and M. Phohlongo.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 4 changes: T. Nyama for S. Mogaila (64′), S. Mngomezulu for E. D. Brooks (67′), S. Mahlangu for C. Leon (88′) and S. Mahlangu for M. Mbunjana (88′).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
Moroka Swallows started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Brandon Truter played with: Jody February, Yagan Sasman, Katlego Mohamme, Junaid Sait, Dillon Solomons, Lehlogonolo George Matlou, Givemore Khupe, Musa Nyatama, Monnapule Saleng, Ruzaigh Gamildien and Lebohang Mokoena.
These were the players on the bench: Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Khetukuthula Ndlovu, T. Ngobeni, M. Nene, Matlala Keletso Makgalwa, Fawaaz Basadien, Zaphaniah Mbokoma, S. Sibiya and T. Ntshumayelo.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: L. Mokoena for K. Mahlatsi (53′), L. Matlou for Z. Mbokoma (53′), D. Solomons for K. Ndlovu (67′), M. Saleng for K. Makgalwa (67′) and Y. Sasman for F. Basadien (82′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
