PETERSBURG. Kaizer Chiefs conquers Polokwane City 1-0 after P. Mmodi scored just 1 goal (51′).
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Saturday and it started at 2:30 pm local time. The referee was Jelly Chavani who had the assistance of Khamusi Razwimisani and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Romeo Matibidi. The weather was light rain. The temperature was extremely hot at 31.66 degrees Celsius or 88.99 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 28%.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Polokwane City stays with 17 points like Sekhukhune United to remain in the 11th place. On the other side, Kaizer Chiefs will has 20 points like Golden Arrows to sit in the 6th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Polokwane City will play away against Chippa United on the 23rd of December with a 5-2 head to head statistic in favor of Polokwane City (5 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs will host Richards Bay on the 23rd of December with a 2-0 head to head in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (0 draws).
Polokwane City – Formation
Polokwane City
29'
83'
Polokwane City started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Phuti Johnson Mohafe decided to play with the following team: Manuel Sapunga , Tholo Thabang Matuludi , Bulelani Nikani , Lebohang Petrus Nkaki , Langelihle Ndlovu , Mokibelo Simon Ramabu , Ndamulelo Maphangule , Given Mashikinya , Oswin Appollis , Douglas Mapfumo and Puleng Tlolane .
The home team had on the bench: Tlou Nkwe, Francious Baloyi, Hlayisi Chauke , Samuel Bafana Nana, Nyakala Raphadu, Manuel Kambala , Ntlweleng Obed Thuto, Lucky Baloyi and Lindokuhle Mathebula.
Substitutions
Polokwane City made 2 changes: Douglas Mapfumo for Hlayisi Chauke (73′) and Ndamulelo Maphangule for Manuel Kambala (83′).
Player of the match: Tholo Thabang Matuludi
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Polokwane City was Tholo Thabang Matuludi.
His rating is with 25 passes (64% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 8 duels out of 12. He performed 3 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
51'
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 .
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 4 changes: Nkosingiphile Ngcobo for Edson Castillo (73′), Christian Saile Basomboli for Mduduzi Shabalala (66′), Ranga Chivaviro for Efmamjjasond González (67′) and Pule Mmodi for Njabulo Ngcobo (87′).
Player of the match: Pule Mmodi
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Kaizer Chiefs was Pule Mmodi.
His rating is with 1 goal, 48 passes (92% accurate) and 2 key passes. He won 4 duels out of 9. He performed 2 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Orlando Pirates – TS Galaxy – 1-0
- Chippa United – Golden Arrows – 2-0
- Polokwane City – Kaizer Chiefs – 0-1
