JOHANNESBURG. Kaizer Chiefs conquers Moroka Swallows 3-1. Kaizer Chiefs was just to good to grab a decisive 3-0 lead with K. Dolly (43′), K. Billiat (45′) and K. Billiat (53′). Moroka Swallows reduced the distance with a goal (63′) by L. Mokoena, but there was not much to do for them. Moroka Swallows was much superior in terms of ball possession (67%).
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Xola Sitela assisted by Kenneth Mamegwa and Lalelani Mngadi. The 4th official was Othusitse Modise. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 23.4 degrees Celsius or 74.16 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 34%.
Match Statistics
- ! 67 Ball Possession 33
Shots
- 8 Total 9
- 5 On Target 3
- 3 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 103 Attack 96
- 73 Dangerous attack 58
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 1
- 4 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 7 Total 10
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Moroka Swallows had a superior ball possession 67% while Kaizer Chiefs was struggling with a 33% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows was was more pushing with 73 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 5 were on target. Still, Kaizer Chiefs managed to find the solution to win this encounter.
Moroka Swallows shot 8 times, 5 on target, 3 off target. On the opposite side, Kaizer Chiefs shot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 1 yellow card (T. Langerman). On the opposite side, Kaizer Chiefs received 1 yellow card (K. Billiat).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Moroka Swallows will stay with 8 points like Baroka and Marumo Gallants FC to soar in the 17th place. Talking about the opposition, Kaizer Chiefs will have 22 points to move up in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will host Maritzburg United on the 4th of December with a 10-4 head to head in favor of Moroka Swallows (4 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs will host Cape Town City on the 4th of December with a 12-4 head to head stats in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (3 draws).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Brandon Truter decided to play with the following team: Jody February, Givemore Khupe, Junaid Sait, Katlego Mohamme, Thabo Matlaba, Grant Margeman, Lebohang Mokoena, Tebogo Langerman, Khetukuthula Ndlovu, Kamohelo Mahlatsi and Monnapule Saleng.
The home team had on the bench: Y. Sasman, Ruzaigh Gamildien, M. Nyatama, W. Letlabika, T. Ngobeni, Matlala Keletso Makgalwa, Lehlogonolo George Matlou, Dillon Solomons and Zaphaniah Mbokoma.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: K. Mahlatsi for R. Gamildien (58′), K. Ndlovu for K. Makgalwa (59′), G. Margeman for Z. Mbokoma (85′), M. Saleng for D. Solomons (85′) and G. Khupe for L. Matlou (85′).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
Stuart William Baxter played with: Daniel Akpeyi, Thabani Dube, Daniel Cardoso, Eric Mathoho, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Kearyn Baccus, Anthony Akumu, Happy Mashiane, Keagan Dolly, Khama Billiat and Bernard Parker.
These were the players on the bench: Siyabonga Ngezana, B. Bvuma, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, L. Kambole, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Lebogang Manyama, Sabelo Radebe and N. Ngcobo.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 5 changes: H. Mashiane for S. Ntiya-Ntiya (66′), K. Dolly for K. Sekgota (82′), K. Billiat for L. Manyama (82′), B. Parker for S. Radebe (89′) and T. Dube for S. Ngezana (89′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – Baroka – 3-2
- Royal AM – Stellenbosch – 1-0
- Moroka Swallows – Kaizer Chiefs – 1-3
- Maritzburg United – AmaZulu – 1-1