JOHANNESBURG. TS Galaxy defeats Moroka Swallows 1-0 after A. Chidi scored just 1 goal (35′).
TS Galaxy remained with 10 players after E. Seedat received a double yellow card in the 69′. Even so, TS Galaxy still managed to win this match competing only with 10 players.
The match was played at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 6:00 pm local time. The referee was Akona Zenith Makhalima with the assistance of Athuxolo Madela and Luyanda Nondala. The 4th official was Sandile Dilikane. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20.3 degrees Celsius or 68.47 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 72%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 6 Total 4
- 0 On Target 1
- 6 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 142 Attack 114
- 99 Dangerous attack 58
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 4
Fouls
- 11 Total 16
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 1
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Moroka Swallows was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows was more aggressive with 99 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 0 were on target. Still, TS Galaxy succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Moroka Swallows shot 6 times, 0 on target, 6 off target. On the other side, TS Galaxy shot 4 times, 1 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Moroka Swallows received 3 yellow cards (F. Basadien, S. Mbhele and T. Ngobeni). On the opposite side, TS Galaxy received 2 yellow cards (E. Seedat and M. N. Buthelezi).
Also, TS Galaxy didn’t end the match with 11 players after E. Seedat (TS Galaxy) was sent off after receiving a second yellow card (69′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Moroka Swallows will stay with 15 points to go up in the 16th place. On the opposite side, TS Galaxy will have 16 points to go up in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Moroka Swallows will play away with Kaizer Chiefs on the 21st of May with a 11-5 head to head record in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (7 draws).
TS Galaxy will play away agasint Chippa United on the 21st of May with a 1-1 head to head record.
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Dylan Kerr decided to play with the following team: Thela Ngobeni, Dillon Solomons, Wandisile Letlabika, Yagan Sasman, Fawaaz Basadien, Lehlogonolo George Matlou, Grant Margeman, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Keletso Makgalwa, Ruzaigh Gamildien and Monnapule Saleng.
The home team had on the bench: Musa Nyatama, Sphesihle Mbhele, S. Sibiya, Mwape Musonda, J. February, G. Khupe, Kagiso Malinga, K. Mohamme and Khetukuthula Ndlovu.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: G. Margeman for S. Mbhele (46′), K. Makgalwa for K. Ndlovu (46′), L. Matlou for M. Nyatama (46′), F. Basadien for M. Musonda (65′) and R. Gamildien for K. Malinga (66′).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy started with a 3-5-1-1 line-up (3-5-1-1).
Sead Ramovic played with: Melusi Buthelezi, Spiwe Msimango, Pogiso Sanoka, Ebrahim Seedat, Marks Munyai, Lefa Hlongwane, Bathusi Aubaas, Ethan Brooks, Orebotse Mongae, Lindokuhle Mbatha and Augustine Chidi Kwem.
These were the players on the bench: Sphiwe Mahlangu, S. Roberts, V. Mere, A. Fakude, Sihle Nduli, McBeth Mahlangu, V. Kolak, W. Lekay and Mlungisi Mbunjana.
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 4 changes: O. Mongae for S. Mahlangu (61′), A. Chidi for M. Mahlangu (72′), L. Hlongwane for S. Nduli (87′) and E. D. Brooks for M. Mbunjana (88′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Chippa United – Royal AM – 2-2
- Moroka Swallows – TS Galaxy – 0-1