JOHANNESBURG. Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows didn’t manage to score any goal on Saturday. Kaizer Chiefs was not able to win even if it was better in terms of ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the FNB Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 5:45 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda with the support of Jantjie Thamsanqa Dlamini and Cledwin Karabo Baloyi. The 4th official was Moreki Lekwape. The weather was sky is clear. The temperature was hot at 28.47 degrees Celsius or 83.25 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 23%.
Match Statistics
- 58 Ball Possession 42
Shots
- 11 Total 13
- 3 On Target 3
- 6 Off Target 8
- 2 Shots blocked 2
- 94 Attack 88
- 58 Dangerous attack 48
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 4
- 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 11 Total 8
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 2
Ball possession
Kaizer Chiefs was in firm control of the ball 58% while Moroka Swallows was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Kaizer Chiefs was more aggressive with 58 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 3 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough Kaizer Chiefs to win the match.
Kaizer Chiefs shot 11 times, 3 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows shot 13 times, 3 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Kaizer Chiefs received 1 yellow card (Happy Mashiane). Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows received 2 yellow cards (Gabadinho Mhango and Tshanini Falakhe).
(Kaizer Chiefs) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (47′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this contest, Kaizer Chiefs has 26 points to remain in the 6th place. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows will has 20 points like Chippa United to remain in the 14th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Kaizer Chiefs will host Maritzburg United on the 9th of August with a 17-6 head to head statistic in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (9 draws).
Moroka Swallows will play away against Mamelodi Sundowns on the 27th of December with a 15-5 head to head in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (7 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
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Kaizer Chiefs started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Cavin Johnson decided to play with the following team: Bruce Bvuma , Zitha Kwinika , Spiwe Msimango , Edmilson Dove , Happy Mashiane , Edson Castillo , Yusuf Maart , Ashley Du Preez , Keagan Dolly , Pule Mmodi and Ranga Chivaviro .
The home team had on the bench: Brandon Petersen, S. Mthethwa, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Dillan Solomons, Christian Saile Basomboli, Sifiso Hlanti, Njabulo Ngcobo, Mfundo Vilakazi, Wandile Duba and Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 5 changes: Ranga Chivaviro for Wandile Duba (56′), Keagan Dolly for Dillan Solomons (56′), Yusuf Maart for Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (85′), Pule Mmodi for S. Mthethwa (78′) and Edson Castillo for Christian Saile Basomboli (78′).
Player of the match: Ashley Du Preez
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Kaizer Chiefs was Ashley Du Preez .
His rating is with 24 passes (86% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 7 duels out of 16. He performed 6 crosses.
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
Moroka Swallows started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Steve Komphela played with: Daniel Akpeyi , Mashweu Basil Mphahlele , . Mngonyama , Vusi Sibiya , Tshanini Falakhe , Gregory Damons , Tlakusani Mthethwa , Givemore Khupe , Jacob Everson , Gabadinho Mhango and Lindokuhle Mtshali .
These were the players on the bench: Mkhuseli Rampa, Thabang Malose Maponya, Roland Sanou, Letsie Koapeng, Lwanda Mbanjwa, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Ntsikelelo Ngqonga and Augustine Mahlonoko.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made only 1 change substituting Givemore Khupe for Letsie Koapeng (71′).
Player of the match: Daniel Akpeyi
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Moroka Swallows was the goalkeeper: Daniel Akpeyi. His rating is 7.45. He performed 3 saves.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Richards Bay – Royal AM – 1-2
- Kaizer Chiefs – Moroka Swallows – 0-0
- Polokwane City – Orlando Pirates – 0-1
