DURBAN. AmaZulu overcomes Sekhukhune United 1-0 after S. Junior scored just 1 goal (24′).
The match was played at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium stadium in Durban on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda with the support of Simukele Jali and Lubabalo Pitsha. The 4th official was Philangenkosi Khumalo. The weather was moderate rain. The temperature was pleasant at 20.09 degrees Celsius or 68.16 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 75%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 5 Total 2
- 2 On Target 0
- 2 Off Target 1
- 1 Shots blocked 1
- 81 Attack 71
- 41 Dangerous attack 40
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 5
Fouls
- 4 Total 3
- 4 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
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. AmaZulu was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Sekhukhune United that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu was putting more pressure with 41 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why AmaZulu won the match.
AmaZulu shot 5 times, 2 on target, 2 off target. Talking about the opposition, Sekhukhune United shot 2 times, 0 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
AmaZulu received 4 yellow cards (Taariq Fielies, Ethan Brooks, Sede Junior Dion and Msindisi Ndlovu). On the opposite side, Sekhukhune United didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, AmaZulu has 18 points like Moroka Swallows and Chippa United to hold in the 10th place. Talking about the opposition, Sekhukhune United will stays with 17 points like Polokwane City and Royal AM to remain in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, AmaZulu will play away against Cape Town Spurs on the 22nd of December with a 7-7 head to head.
Sekhukhune United will host Stellenbosch on the 22nd of December with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Sekhukhune United (3 draws).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
75'
86'
24'
AmaZulu started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Pablo Franco Martín decided to play with the following team: Olwethu Mzimela , Abbubaker Mobara , Ramahlwe Mphahlele , Taariq Fielies , Wayde Jooste , Tshepang Moremi , Ben Motshwari , Celimpilo Ngema , Riaan Hanamub , Hendrick Ekstein and Sede Junior Dion .
The home team had on the bench: Augustine Chidi Kwem, Mondli Mbanjwa , Mbongeni Gumede , Ethan Brooks , Rowan Lancaster Human, Veluyeke Zulu, Victor Letsoalo , Msindisi Ndlovu and Veli Mothwa.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 5 changes: Celimpilo Ngema for Ethan Brooks (72′), Hendrick Ekstein for Mondli Mbanjwa (79′), Sede Junior Dion for Victor Letsoalo (79′), Tshepang Moremi for Msindisi Ndlovu (86′) and Wayde Jooste for Mbongeni Gumede (86′).
Player of the match: Sede Junior Dion
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for AmaZulu was Sede Junior Dion.
His rating is with 1 goal, 3 passes (33% accurate) and 0 key passes.
Sekhukhune United – Formation
Sekhukhune United
Sekhukhune United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Lehlohonolo Seema played with: Renaldo Leaner , Katlego Mkhabela , Ryan Baartman , Daniel Cardoso , Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya , Jamie Webber , Siphesihle Mkhize , Elias Mokwana , Maloisane Mokhele , Vusimuzi Mncube and Tashreeq Morris .
They had on the bench: Lebogang Mabotja , Lehlohonolo Mtshali, Kamohelo Mokotjo , Thamsanqa Masiya , Mbhazima Rikhotso, Trésor Yamba, Badra Ali Sangaré, Chibuike Ohizu and Pogiso Mahlangu .
Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 5 changes: Maloisane Mokhele for Thamsanqa Masiya (34′), Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya for Lebogang Mabotja (46′), Vusimuzi Mncube for Kamohelo Mokotjo (46′), Jamie Webber for Pogiso Mahlangu (69′) and Tashreeq Morris for Chibuike Ohizu (59′).
Player of the match: Jamie Webber
The player that probably impressed the most for Sekhukhune United was Jamie Webber.
His rating is with 13 passes (69% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 3 duels out of 6.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
