CAPE TOWN. SuperSport United succeeded in capture a draw against Cape Town City with a late goal from L. Lakay scored in the (90′) after Cape Town City got a lead with a goal from K. Erick (49′). SuperSport United was not able to win even if it was better in terms of ball possession (57%)
The match was played at the Cape Town Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Sikhumbuzo Gasa who had the assistance of Kgara Mokoena and Khamusi Razwimisani. The 4th official was Christopher Kistoor. The weather was clear sky. The temperature was pleasant at 21.36 degrees Celsius or 70.45 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 52%.
Match Statistics
- 43 Ball Possession 57
Shots
- 9 Total 12
- 6 On Target 3
- 5 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 4
- 103 Attack 110
- 63 Dangerous attack 92
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 7
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 17 Total 17
- 4 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 6 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
SuperSport United had a strong ball possession 57% while Cape Town City was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
SuperSport United was more aggressive with 92 dangerous attacks and 12 shots of which 3 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough SuperSport United to win the match.
Cape Town City shot 9 times, 6 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, SuperSport United shot 12 times, 3 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 4 yellow cards (Lorenzo Gordinho, Thakgalo Khanya Leshabela, Mark Van Heerden and Thamsanqa Mkhize). On the opposite side, SuperSport United received 3 yellow cards (Siphesihle Ndlovu, Gape Moralo and Bradley Grobler).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Cape Town City has 31 points like SuperSport United to sit in the 2nd place. On the opposite side, SuperSport United will has 31 points like Cape Town City to sit in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will host SuperSport United on the 2nd of March with a 11-6 head to head statistic in favor of SuperSport United (9 draws).
SuperSport United will host Richards Bay on the 5th of August with a 2-1 head to head record in favor of SuperSport United (1 draw).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
87'
62'
49'
Cape Town City started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: Darren Keet , Keanu Cupido , Lorenzo Gordinho , Mark Van Heerden , Heaven Sereets , Thakgalo Khanya Leshabela , Luyolo Slatsha , Jaedin Rhodes , Thabo Nodada , Khanyisa Erick Mayo and Luke Daniels .
The home team had on the bench: Thamsanqa Mkhize , Thabiso Kutumela , Luphumlo Kaka Sifumba , Ramazani Tshimanga , Patrick Fisher, Taahir Goedeman , Bongani Mpandle, Shakeel April and Jó Paciência.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: Luyolo Slatsha for Taahir Goedeman (41′), Luke Daniels for Luphumlo Kaka Sifumba (63′), Thakgalo Khanya Leshabela for Thabiso Kutumela (62′), Jaedin Rhodes for Ramazani Tshimanga (78′) and Thabo Nodada for Thamsanqa Mkhize (78′).
Player of the match: Khanyisa Erick Mayo
The player that probably impressed the most for Cape Town City was Khanyisa Erick Mayo.
His rating is with 1 goal, 14 passes (0% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 5 duels out of 11. He performed 1 cross.
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United
SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Gavin Hunt played with: R. Goss , Kegan Johannes , Siyanda Xulu , Ime Okon , Onismor Bhasera , Grant Margeman , Gape Moralo , Siphesihle Ndlovu , Shandre Campbell , Ghampani Lungu and Bradley Grobler .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Thulani Hlatshwayo, Phathutshedzo Nange , Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro , Lyle Lakay , Keenan Bezuidenhout, Washington Arubi, Tendamudzimu Matodzi , Bilal Baloyi and Thabang Mahlangu .
Substitutions
SuperSport United made 4 changes: Ghampani Lungu for Tendamudzimu Matodzi (84′), Shandre Campbell for Lyle Lakay (58′), Kegan Johannes for Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro (58′) and Gape Moralo for Phathutshedzo Nange (83′).
Player of the match: Lyle Lakay
The most impressive player for SuperSport United was Lyle Lakay.
His rating is with 1 goal, 13 passes (0% accurate) and 4 key passes. He won 2 duels out of 3. He performed 10 crosses.
His performance was sensational also because he commenced the match from the bench before entering in the 58′.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
