PIETERMARITZBURG. Maritzburg United was capable to snatch a draw against AmaZulu with a late goal from A. Soukouna scored in the (86′) after AmaZulu got a lead with a goal from A. Memela (11′).
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Philangenkosi Khumalo with the help of Sandile Dilikane and Thabang Matlhong. The 4th official was Thokozani Mkhize. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20 degrees Celsius or 67.91 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 85%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 2 Total 3
- 1 On Target 2
- 1 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 115 Attack 96
- 52 Dangerous attack 42
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 1 Total 1
- 0 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 4
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Maritzburg United was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. AmaZulu that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Maritzburg United was was more pushing with 52 dangerous attacks and 2 shots of which 1 were on target. Nonetheless, that was not enough Maritzburg United to win the match.
Maritzburg United shot 2 times, 1 on target, 1 off target. Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu shot 3 times, 2 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United didn’t receive any yellow card. On the other side, AmaZulu received 2 yellow cards (M. Makhaula and T. Qalinge).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Maritzburg United will have 13 points to soar in the 12th place. Regarding the opposition, AmaZulu will have 17 points to soar in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Maritzburg United will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 4th of December with a 10-4 head to head stats in favor of Moroka Swallows (4 draws).
AmaZulu will host Royal AM on the 4th of December with a 0-0 head to head.
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
69'
86'
Maritzburg United adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Ernst Middendorp decided to play with the following team: D. Claasen, Marcel Engelhardt, Lungelo Bhengu, Ryan George Rae, Bulelani Ndengane, Keegan Ritchie, Brandon Junior Theron, Travis Graham, Phumlani Ntshangase, Daylon Claasen, Amadou Soukouna and Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
The home team had on the bench: B. Petersen, K. Cele, R. Zumah, Leletu Skelem, S. Dlamuka, Rowan Lancaster Human, R. Ismail and C. Daniels.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 2 changes: L. Bhengu for L. R. Human (46′) and R. Rae for L. Skelem (69′).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
77'
Also AmaZulu adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Benni McCarthy played with: Veli Mothwa, Thembela Sikhakhane, Tapelo Xoki, Mbongeni Gumede, Tsepo Masilela, Thabo Qalinge, Xolani Mlambo, Makhehlene Makhaula, Keagan Buchanan, Andre Earnest De Jong, Luvuyo Memela.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Matarr Ceesay, L. Mzava, Augustine Mulenga, K. Moleko, T. Moremi, N. Boshoff, H. Ekstein, Siphelele Mthembu, S. Khumalo and Sandile Khumalo.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 4 changes: K. Buchanan for A. Mulenga (69′), X. Mlambo for M. Ceesay (70′), A. De Jong for S. Mthembu (79′) and T. Qalinge for T. Moremi (90′).
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
