DURBAN. TS Galaxy prevails over Golden Arrows with a 2-0 win with a goal from S. Nurkovic (72′) and a goal from N. Radebe (85′).
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Jelly Chavani who was helped by Khamusi Razwimisani and Jantjie Thamsanqa Dlamini. The 4th official was Luxolo Badi. The weather was broken clouds. The temperature was extremely hot at 30.85 degrees Celsius or 87.53 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 87%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 5 Total 11
- 2 On Target 8
- 3 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 3
- 86 Attack 95
- 43 Dangerous attack 54
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 4
Fouls
- 11 Total 21
- 2 Yellow Cards 4
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just 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. Golden Arrows was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
TS Galaxy was more pushing with 54 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 8 were on target. This is one of the reasons why TS Galaxy won the match.
Golden Arrows shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target. Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy shot 11 times, 8 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows received 3 yellow cards (Siyavuya Ndlovu, Velemseni Ndwandwe and Siyavuya Ndlovu). Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy received 4 yellow cards (Orebotse Mongae, Nkosikhona Radebe, McBeth Mahlangu and Mpho Mvelase).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Golden Arrows stays with 20 points like Polokwane City to sit in the 8th place. Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy will has 18 points like Chippa United and Royal AM to sit in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 29th of December with a 9-6 head to head stats in favor of Golden Arrows (10 draws).
TS Galaxy will host Chippa United on the 30th of December with a 3-1 head to head in favor of TS Galaxy (3 draws).
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows
53'
29'
Golden Arrows adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Elliot Mabhuti Khenyeza decided to play with the following team: Sifiso Mlungwana , Brandon Theron , Gladwin Shitolo , Thabani Zuke , Bradley Cross , Lungelo Dube , Velemseni Ndwandwe , Nhlanhla Zwane , Tebogo Tlolane , Knox Mutizwa and Lungelo Nguse .
The home team had on the bench: Ismail Watenga, Sazi Gumbi, Ryan Moon, Sibeko, Nqobeko Dlamini, Teboho Motloung, Olwethu Ncube, Siyavuya Ndlovu and Siyanda Mthanti.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 4 changes: Brandon Theron for Siyavuya Ndlovu (53′), Lungelo Nguse for Ryan Moon (58′), Lungelo Dube for Siyanda Mthanti (58′) and Tebogo Tlolane for Sibusiso Sibeko (68′).
Player of the match: Bradley Cross
The most impressive player for Golden Arrows was Bradley Cross.
His rating is with 20 passes (65% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 5 duels out of 8. He performed 1 cross.
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy
85'
Also TS Galaxy adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Sead Ramovic played with: Fiacre Ntwari , Mpho Mvelase , McBeth Mahlangu , Pogiso Sanoka , Solomon Letsoenyo , Thabang Semache , Thato Khiba , Kamogelo Sebelebele , Higor Felipe Vidal , Sphiwe Mahlangu and Lehlogonolo Mojela .
They had on the bench: Orebotse Mongae, Mlungisi Mbunjana, Samir Nurkovic , Nkosikhona Radebe, Vuyo Mere, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Vasilije Kolak, Lindokuhle Mbatha and Lebone Seema.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 5 changes: Thato Khiba for Mlungisi Mbunjana (89′), Lehlogonolo Mojela for Samir Nurkovic (32′), Sphiwe Mahlangu for Nkosikhona Radebe (46′), Higor Felipe Vidal for Orebotse Mongae (46′) and Thabang Semache for Lindokuhle Mbatha (64′).
Player of the match: Mpho Mvelase
The player that probably impressed the most for TS Galaxy was Mpho Mvelase even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 24 passes (88% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 3 duels out of 4.
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
