CAPE TOWN. Cape Town City overcome Maritzburg United.
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Xola Sitela with the support of Khoabane Mokoena and Jimmy Kgaphala. The 4th official was Sibusiso Sisilana. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 17.8 degrees Celsius or 63.99 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 75%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 15 Total 9
- 4 On Target 4
- 11 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 89 Attack 110
- 80 Dangerous attack 87
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 1
- 3 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 10 Total 8
- 2 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 1
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Maritzburg United that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Maritzburg United was putting more pressure with 87 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 4 were on target. Still, Cape Town City found a way to find the solution to win this match.
Cape Town City shot 15 times, 4 on target, 11 off target. On the other side, Maritzburg United shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (F. Idumba and K. Cupido). On the opposite side, Maritzburg United didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Cape Town City will have 17 points to gain in the 11th place. Regarding the opposition, Maritzburg United will stay with 14 points to soar in the 12th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will play away with Baroka on the 11th of December with a 3-2 head to head in favor of Baroka (5 draws).
Maritzburg United will host Stellenbosch on the 12th of December with a 2-0 head to head stats in favor of Maritzburg United (2 draws).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
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44'
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Cape Town City started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: Hugo Marques, Terrence Mashego, Taariq Fielies, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Fagrie Lakay, Mpho Makola, Craig Martin, Thabo Nodada, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Tashreeq Morris and Thato Tsiliso Mokeke.
The home team had on the bench: K. Mayo, P. Fisher, Edmilson, Keanu Cupido, D. Mapfumo, B. Mpandle, S. Roberts, T. Goedeman and Relebogile Mokhuoane.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 4 changes: F. Idumba for K. Cupido (46′), M. Mdantsane for R. Mokhuoane (82′), T. Morris for E. Dove (85′) and M. Makola for T. Goedeman (90′).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Ernst Middendorp played with: Marcel Engelhardt, Keegan Ritchie, Bulelani Ndengane, Ryan George Rae, Phumlani Ntshangase, Rowan Lancaster Human, Travis Graham, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Daylon Claasen, Brandon Junior Theron and Brandon Junior Theron.
They had on the bench: R. Ismail, U. McDonald, T. Zondi, C. Daniels, Leletu Skelem, B. Petersen, K. Cele, S. Dlamuka and L. Bhengu.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made only 1 change substituting R. Rae for L. Skelem (46′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
