DURBAN. Stellenbosch defeats AmaZulu 1-0 after A. Oura scored just 1 goal (31′).

Sede Junior Dion didn’t score a decisive penalty (49′). That would have allowed AmaZulu to draw the match.​

The match was played at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Luxolo Badi with the assistance of Lubabalo Pitsha and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Lalelani Mngadi. The weather was light rain. The temperature was hot at 25.6 degrees Celsius or 78.08 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 77%.​

Match Statistics​

The overall ball possession was just identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.

Ball possession

The ball possession was not so different. AmaZulu was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Stellenbosch that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.

Attitude and shots

AmaZulu was more aggressive with 62 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 3 were on target. Still, Stellenbosch succeeded in find the solution to win this match.​

AmaZulu shot 15 times, 3 on target, 10 off target. Talking about the opposition, Stellenbosch shot 7 times, 4 on target, 1 off target.

Cards

AmaZulu didn’t receive any yellow card. Regarding the opposition, Stellenbosch received 2 yellow cards (Iqraam Rayners and Thabo Moloisane).

Standings

After this encounter, AmaZulu will stay with 15 points like Chippa United to remain in the 9th place. Talking about the opposition, Stellenbosch will have 17 points like Polokwane City to remain in the 7th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, AmaZulu will host Golden Arrows on the 25th of May with a 13-12 head to head stats in favor of AmaZulu (4 draws).

Stellenbosch will play away agasint Richards Bay on the 25th of May with a 2-1 head to head stats in favor of Stellenbosch (0 draws).

AmaZulu – Formation

AmaZulu started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).

The manager Pablo Franco Martín decided to play with the following team: Veli Mothwa (7.5), Ramahlwe Mphahlele (7.5), Mbongeni Gumede (6.8), Abbubaker Mobara (6.7), Riaan Hanamub (7.8), Wayde Jooste (7.1), Ethan Brooks (7.3), Ben Motshwari (6.7), Celimpilo Ngema (6.7), Sede Junior Dion (6.1) and Rowan Lancaster Human (6.8).

The home team had on the bench: Olwethu Mzimela, Repo Malepe, Siyanda Hlangabeza, Augustine Chidi Kwem (7.3), George Maluleka, Mondli Mbanjwa (6.8), Tshepang Moremi (6.6), Victor Letsoalo and Hendrick Ekstein.

AmaZulu could not rely on the presence of Mondli Mbanjwa (injured).

Substitutions

AmaZulu made 3 changes: Sede Junior Dion for Augustine Chidi Kwem (66′), Ben Motshwari for Mondli Mbanjwa (54′) and Rowan Lancaster Human for Tshepang Moremi (46′).

Player of the match: Riaan Hanamub​

The most impressive player for AmaZulu was Riaan Hanamub.

His rating is (7.8) with 39 passes (87% accurate) and 6 key passes. He won 9 duels out of 14. He performed 11 crosses.

Stellenbosch – Formation

Stellenbosch started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

Steve Barker played with: Sage Stephens (8.1), Deano van Rooyen (7.1), Thabo Moloisane (6.4), Ismaël Olivier Toure (7.5), Fawaaz Basadien (7.0), Genino Palace (6.4), Sihle Nduli (7.0), Jayden Adams (7.5), Devin Titus (7.3), Iqraam Rayners (6.8) and Anicet Oura (7.3).

They had on the bench: Darrel Matsheke (6.8), Nhlanhla Mgaga (6.6), Andre de Jong, Mervin Boji (6.4), Kgaogelo Sekgota, Athenkosi Mcaba, Kyle Jurgens, Antonio Van Wyk and Oscarine Masuluke.

Substitutions

Stellenbosch made 4 changes: Devin Titus for Kgaogelo Sekgota (90′), Iqraam Rayners for Mervin Boji (72′), Genino Palace for Darrel Matsheke (66′) and Anicet Oura for Nhlanhla Mgaga (66′).

Player of the match: Sage Stephens​

The player that probably impressed the most for Stellenbosch was the goalkeeper: Sage Stephens. His rating is 8.06. He saved 1 penalty. He performed 3 saves.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​

• Cape Town Spurs – Royal AM – 1-2
• Richards Bay – Orlando Pirates – 0-0
• AmaZulu – Stellenbosch – 0-1