JOHANNESBURG. Kaizer Chiefs prevails over Moroka Swallows 1-0 after C. Saile scored just 1 goal (82′).
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Abongile Tom assisted by Oscar Tsotetsi and Thabo Twayise. The 4th official was Kgara Mokoena. The weather was few clouds. The temperature was hot at 29.32 degrees Celsius or 84.78 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 22%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 10 Total 14
- 1 On Target 4
- 5 Off Target 5
- 4 Shots blocked 5
- 80 Attack 107
- 39 Dangerous attack 66
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 4
Fouls
- 8 Total 16
- 3 Yellow Cards 5
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
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. Moroka Swallows was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Kaizer Chiefs that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Kaizer Chiefs was more pushing with 66 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 4 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Kaizer Chiefs won the match.
Moroka Swallows shot 10 times, 1 on target, 5 off target. On the other side, Kaizer Chiefs shot 14 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 3 yellow cards (Lantshene Phalane, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Andile Jali). On the opposite side, Kaizer Chiefs received 6 yellow cards (Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Reeve Frosler, Happy Mashiane, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Happy Mashiane).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Moroka Swallows will stay with 18 points to remain in the 5th place. On the opposite side, Kaizer Chiefs will have 17 points like Stellenbosch and Polokwane City to sit in the 6th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will host Royal AM on the 25th of May with a 3-1 head to head statistic in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs will play away agasint Cape Town Spurs on the 25th of May with a 14-5 head to head record in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (8 draws).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
90'
81'
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Steve Komphela decided to play with the following team: Daniel Akpeyi , Keenan Leigh Phillips , Keegan Allan , Vusi Sibiya , Bongani Sam , Ntsako Makhubela , Lantshene Phalane , Andile Jali , Lindokuhle Mtshali , Tshegofatso Mabasa and Gabadinho Mhango .
The home team had on the bench: Sipho Sibiya, Daweron Van Rhyn , Owethu Khumalo, Mkhuseli Rampa, Tshanini Falakhe, Thabang Malose Maponya, Kagiso Malinga , Thakasani Mbanjwa, Dumisani Zuma and Siyabonga Khumalo.
Moroka Swallows could not rely on the presence of Kagiso Malinga (injured) and Daweron Van Rhyn (injured).
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 3 changes: Gabadinho Mhango for Dumisani Zuma (57′), Nkosingiphile Ngcobo for Kagiso Malinga (80′) and Lantshene Phalane for Daweron Van Rhyn (90′).
Player of the match: Lindokuhle Mtshali
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Moroka Swallows was Lindokuhle Mtshali.
His rating is with 28 passes (75% accurate) and 2 key passes. He won 13 duels out of 22. He performed 2 crosses.
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
82'
Kaizer Chiefs started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Cavin Johnson played with: Bruce Bvuma , Reeve Frosler , Spiwe Msimango , Edmilson Dove , Sifiso Hlanti , Yusuf Maart , Sibongiseni Mthethwa , Nkosingiphile Ngcobo , Christian Saile Basomboli , Ranga Chivaviro and Pule Mmodi .
These were the players on the bench: Brandon Petersen, Zitha Kwinika, Efmamjjasond González , Edson Castillo , Happy Mashiane, Njabulo Ngcobo, Sabelo Radebe, Samkelo Zwane and Mduduzi Shabalala.
Kaizer Chiefs could not rely on the presence of Njabulo Ngcobo (injured).
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 4 changes: Ranga Chivaviro for Efmamjjasond González (61′), Nkosingiphile Ngcobo for Edson Castillo (80′), Yusuf Maart for Njabulo Ngcobo (90′) and Pule Mmodi for Happy Mashiane (90′).
Player of the match: Sifiso Hlanti
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Kaizer Chiefs was Sifiso Hlanti even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 43 passes (74% accurate) and 2 key passes. He won 4 duels out of 11. He performed 5 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – Cape Town City – 0-1
- TS Galaxy – Polokwane City – 3-0
- Moroka Swallows – Kaizer Chiefs – 0-1
