DURBAN. TS Galaxy and Golden Arrows draw 1-1. W. Lekay scored the first goal (52′) for TS Galaxy. S. Cele settled the score (55′).
K. Mutizwa squandered a decisive penalty (80′). That would have allowed Golden Arrows to win the match.
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Sicelo Velapi who had the assistance of Xolani Boneni and Buyisile Ngqambiyana. The 4th official was Luxolo Badi. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20.5 degrees Celsius or 68.9 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 70%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 2 Total 3
- 1 On Target 1
- 1 Off Target 2
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 7 Attack 5
- 2 Dangerous attack 3
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 1 Total 1
- 0 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Golden Arrows was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
TS Galaxy was more pushing with 3 dangerous attacks and 3 shots of which 1 were on target. Nonetheless, that was not enough TS Galaxy to win the match.
Golden Arrows shot 2 times, 1 on target, 1 off target. Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy shot 3 times, 1 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows received 1 yellow card (T. Magubane). Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy received 3 yellow cards (M. Mbunjana, E. D. Brooks and M. Heugh).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Golden Arrows will have 20 points to climb in the 11th place. On the opposite side, TS Galaxy will have 13 points like Moroka Swallows to move up in the 14th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 22nd of December with a 7-6 head to head statistic in favor of Golden Arrows (8 draws).
TS Galaxy will host Stellenbosch on the 22nd of December with a 2-0 head to head stats in favor of Stellenbosch (1 draw).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows
46'
55'
90'
Golden Arrows adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Lehlohonolo Seema decided to play with the following team: Nkosingiphile Gumede, Mthokozisi Dube, Themba Mantshiyane, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Siyabonga Dube, Nqobeko Dlamini, Thabani Zuke, Nduduzo Sibiya, Siboniso Conco, Michael Gumede and Pule Mmodi.
The home team had on the bench: Sbonelo Cele, Lindokuhle Mtshali, S. Gumbi, Thubelihle Magubane, N. Nxadi, Knox Mutizwa, S. Mlungwana, B. Nkosi and A. Fikizolo.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 4 changes: T. Mantshiyane for S. Cele (46′), N. Sibiya for L. Mtshali (46′), S. Conco for K. Mutizwa (66′) and S. Cele for T. Magubane (67′).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
Also TS Galaxy adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Sead Ramovic played with: Marlon Heugh, Carlos Fabian Leon Filipetto, McBeth Mahlangu, Spiwe Msimango, Marks Munyai, Ethan Brooks, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Sihle Nduli, Wayde Lekay and Sinethemba Mngomezulu.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Masilake Phohlongo, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Augustine Chidi Kwem, S. Shelembe, M. Ndwandwe, T. Nyama, V. Kolak and P. Sanoka.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 3 changes: S. Mahlangu for L. Mbatha (61′), S. Mngomezulu for A. Chidi (73′) and W. Lekay for M. Phohlongo (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – TS Galaxy – 1-1
- Stellenbosch – Baroka – 1-0
- Cape Town City – Moroka Swallows – 2-1
- Sekhukhune United – SuperSport United – 0-0
