DURBAN. Royal AM and Moroka Swallows didn’t manage to score any goal on Saturday..
The match was played at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The weather was broken clouds. The temperature was extremely hot at 30.85 degrees Celsius or 87.53 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 85%.
Match Statistics
- 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
- 9 Total 10
- 0 On Target 1
- 5 Off Target 6
- 4 Shots blocked 3
- 102 Attack 122
- 43 Dangerous attack 67
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 4
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 12 Total 17
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Royal AM was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Moroka Swallows that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows was more pushing with 67 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 1 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough Moroka Swallows to win the match.
Royal AM shot 9 times, 0 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows shot 10 times, 1 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Royal AM received 2 yellow cards (Lesego Manganyi and Hugo Nyamé). Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards (Ntsako Makhubela and Owethu Khumalo).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Royal AM has 18 points like TS Galaxy and Chippa United to sit in the 13th place. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows will has 19 points like AmaZulu to hold in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Royal AM will play away against AmaZulu on the 29th of December with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Royal AM (4 draws).
Moroka Swallows will play away against Mamelodi Sundowns on the 27th of December with a 14-5 head to head statistic in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (7 draws).
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM
90'
77'
Royal AM started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: Hugo Nyamé , Khulekani Shezi , Ayanda Jiyane , Lesego Manganyi , Thabo Matlaba , Kabelo Mahlasela , Jeffrey Dlamini , Sbusiso Magaqa , Shaune Mogaila , Mxolisi Macuphu and Menzi Masuku .
The home team had on the bench: Marlon Heugh , Shadrack Kobedi, Andile Mpisane, Sikhethele Mabuza, Ruzaigh Gamildien, Mfundo Thikazi , Levy Mashiane, Sabelo Sithole and Hopewell Cele.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 3 changes: Menzi Masuku for Hopewell Cele (90′), Mxolisi Macuphu for Levy Mashiane (90′) and Sbusiso Magaqa for Mfundo Thikazi (77′).
Player of the match: Sbusiso Magaqa
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Royal AM was Sbusiso Magaqa.
His rating is with 37 passes (92% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 7 duels out of 9. He performed 1 cross.
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Steve Komphela played with: Daniel Akpeyi , Keenan Leigh Phillips , Sipho Sibiya , Keegan Allan , Bongani Sam , Ntsako Makhubela , Andile Jali , Lantshene Phalane , Tshediso Patjie , Tshegofatso Mabasa and Gabadinho Mhango .
These were the players on the bench: Wandisile Letlabika, Tlakusani Mthethwa , Owethu Khumalo , Gregory Damons , Tshanini Falakhe, Vusi Sibiya, Thabang Malose Maponya, Thakasani Mbanjwa and Tumelo Mangweni.
Moroka Swallows could not rely on the presence of Tshanini Falakhe (injured) and Tlakusani Mthethwa (injured).
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 3 changes: Bongani Sam for Tshanini Falakhe (89′), Lantshene Phalane for Tlakusani Mthethwa (75′) and Gabadinho Mhango for Gregory Damons (75′).
Player of the match: Daniel Akpeyi
The player that probably impressed the most for Moroka Swallows was the goalkeeper: Daniel Akpeyi. His rating is 7.45.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- SuperSport United – Orlando Pirates – 3-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – Richards Bay – 1-0
- Royal AM – Moroka Swallows – 0-0
- Golden Arrows – TS Galaxy – 0-2
- Chippa United – Polokwane City – 1-2
