DURBAN. Golden Arrows topped Kaizer Chiefs to win 2-1. K. Mutizwa was the star player for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was Golden Arrows to strike first with a goal of Knox Mutizwa at the 20′. Then it was a goal in the 23′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Knox Mutizwa gave the win to Golden Arrows in the 54′ minute with a goal scoring a double.
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 Abongile Tom with the help of Sibusiso Sisilana and Luyanda Nondala. The 4th official was Lalelani Mngadi. The weather was heavy intensity rain. The temperature was pleasant at 20.25 degrees Celsius or 68.45 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 88%.
Match Statistics
- 54 Ball Possession 46
Shots
- 5 Total 10
- 3 On Target 4
- 2 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 67 Attack 74
- 45 Dangerous attack 67
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 5
Fouls
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Golden Arrows was in possession of the ball for 54% of the time vs. Kaizer Chiefs that controlled the ball for 46% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Kaizer Chiefs was putting more pressure with 67 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 4 were on target. Anyway, Golden Arrows was able to find the solution to win this contest.
Golden Arrows shot 5 times, 3 on target, 2 off target. Regarding the opposition, Kaizer Chiefs shot 10 times, 4 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows received 1 yellow card (Ryan Moon). On the opposite side, Kaizer Chiefs received 1 yellow card (Sibongiseni Mthethwa).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Golden Arrows will have 20 points to remain in the 2nd place. Regarding the opposition, Kaizer Chiefs will stay with 11 points like Sekhukhune United to remain in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will play away against AmaZulu on the 25th of May with a 12-12 head to head statistic.
Kaizer Chiefs will play away agasint Cape Town Spurs on the 25th of May with a 13-5 head to head stats in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (8 draws).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Elliot Mabhuti Khenyeza decided to play with the following team: Ismail Watenga, Brandon Junior Theron, Gladwin Shitolo, Themba Mantshiyane, Bradley Cross, Velemseni Ndwandwe, Tebogo Tlolane, Nduduzo Sibiya, Lungelo Dube, Angelo Van Rooi and Knox Mutizwa.
The home team had on the bench: Ryan Moon, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Teboho Motloung, Ntsikelelo Nxadi, Olwethu Ncube, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Siyanda Mthanti, Lungelo Nguse and Nhlanhla Zwane.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 3 changes: Tebogo Tlolane for Ryan Moon (46′), Knox Mutizwa for Lungelo Nguse (74′) and Lungelo Dube for Ntsikelelo Nxadi (90′).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Molefi Ntseki played with: Brandon Petersen, Reeve Frosler, Njabulo Ngcobo, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Sfiso Hlanti, Yusuf Maart, Edson Castillo, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Mduduzi Shabalala, Christian Saile Basomboli and Keagan Dolly.
These were the players on the bench: Zitha Kwinika, Tebogo Potsane, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Efmamj Jasond González, Dillon Solomons, Lehlogonolo George Matlou, Spiwe Msimango, Itumeleng Khune and Samkelo Zwane.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 4 changes: Yusuf Maart for Efmamj Jasond González (85′), Mduduzi Shabalala for Dillon Solomons (77′), Christian Saile Basomboli for Lehlogonolo George Matlou (76′) and Keagan Dolly for Tebogo Potsane (66′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – Kaizer Chiefs – 2-1
- Chippa United – AmaZulu – 1-1