PIETERMARITZBURG. Kaizer Chiefs conquers Maritzburg United 1-0 after B. Parker scored just 1 goal (63′).
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi who was helped by Cledwin Karabo Baloyi and Xolani Boneni. The 4th official was Mduduzi Thwala. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 17.6 degrees Celsius or 63.68 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 98%.
Match Statistics
- 46 Ball Possession 54
Shots
- 9 Total 5
- 5 On Target 1
- 4 Off Target 4
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 74 Attack 84
- 50 Dangerous attack 63
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 6
- 1 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 20 Total 15
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Maritzburg United was in possession of the ball for 46% of the time vs. Kaizer Chiefs that controlled the ball for 54% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Kaizer Chiefs was more pushing with 63 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 1 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Kaizer Chiefs won the match.
Maritzburg United shot 9 times, 5 on target, 4 off target. On the opposite side, Kaizer Chiefs shot 5 times, 1 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United received 1 yellow card (T. Graham). On the other side, Kaizer Chiefs received 2 yellow cards (N. Ngcobo and P. Nange).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Maritzburg United will stay with 11 points to move up in the 12th place. On the other side, Kaizer Chiefs will have 18 points like SuperSport United and Royal AM to climb in the 7th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Maritzburg United will host AmaZulu on the 28th of November with a 11-2 head to head record in favor of Maritzburg United (11 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs will play away agasint Moroka Swallows on the 28th of November with a 10-5 head to head record in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (7 draws).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
73'
55'
Maritzburg United started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Ernst Middendorp decided to play with the following team: K. Ritchie, Marcel Engelhardt, Nazeer Allie, Bulelani Ndengane, Daylon Claasen, Phumlani Ntshangase, Amadou Soukouna, Travis Graham, Zukile Kewuti, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Richard Zumah.
The home team had on the bench: Rowan Lancaster Human, Brandon Junior Theron, Leletu Skelem, C. Daniels, Lungelo Bhengu, Brylon Petersen and Lefa Hlongwane.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 3 changes: R. Zuma for L. Hlongwane (57′), T. Graham for L. Skelem (73′) and A. Soukouna for L. R. Human (74′).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
63'
Kaizer Chiefs started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Stuart William Baxter played with: Daniel Akpeyi, Reeve Frosler, Eric Mathoho, Daniel Cardoso, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Cole Alexander, Njabulo Ngcobo, Phathutshedzo Nange, Keagan Dolly, Khama Billiat and Bernard Parker.
They had on the bench: David Leonardo Castro, Lazarous Kambole, Thabani Dube, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Anthony Akumu, Happy Mashiane, Brandon Petersen and Sabelo Radebe.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 3 changes: P. Nange for K. Sekgota (75′), C. Alexander for A. Akumu (83′) and K. Dolly for L. Castro (86′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
