Sekhukhune United defeats Royal AM 1-0 with a goal scored by M. Mokhele

TEMBISA. Sekhukhune United tops Royal AM 1-0 after M. Mokhele scored just 1 goal (12').

By
John Ross
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Sekhukhune United defeats Royal AM 1-0 with a goal scored by M. Mokhele

TEMBISA. Sekhukhune United tops Royal AM 1-0 after M. Mokhele scored just 1 goal (12′).

The match was played at the Makhulong Stadium stadium in Tembisa on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The weather was clear sky. The temperature was extremely hot at 33.18 degrees Celsius or 91.72 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 59%.​

Match Statistics​

Team 1

Sekhukhune United

1 - 0

Team 1

Royal AM

  • 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
  • 13 Total 7
  • 6 On Target 1
  • 5 Off Target 4
  • 2 Shots blocked 2
  • 101 Attack 112
  • 45 Dangerous attack 47
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 5 Corners 5
  • 2 Off Sides 4
Fouls
  • 15 Total 13
  • 1 Yellow Cards 2
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 5

The overall ball possession was just identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.

Ball possession

None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Sekhukhune United was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Royal AM that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Royal AM had a more offensive attitude with 47 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 1 were on target. Notwithstanding, Sekhukhune United managed to find the solution to win this match.​

Sekhukhune United shot 13 times, 6 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Royal AM shot 7 times, 1 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

Sekhukhune United received 2 yellow cards ( and N. Mobbie). On the opposite side, Royal AM received 2 yellow cards (Kabelo Mahlasela and Ayanda Jiyane).

Match Timeline

Maloisane Mokhele(goal)Linda Mntambo 
12'
54'
Ayanda Jiyane- Yellow
61'
Kabelo Mahlasela- Yellow
62'
Mxolisi Macuphu- sub ->Sera Motebang
62'
Sabelo Sithole- sub ->Hopewell Cele
Jamie Webber- sub ->Linda Mntambo 
62'
69'
Shadrack Kobedi- sub ->Siphesile Msomi
Kgomotso Mosadi- sub ->Maloisane Mokhele
75'
Lehlohonolo Mtshali- sub ->Kamohelo Mokotjo
75'
81'
Sedwyn George- sub ->Khulekani Shezi
81'
Khetukuthula Ndlovu- sub ->Menzi Masuku
Katlego Mohamme- sub ->Vusimuzi Mncube
85'
Michael Sarpong- sub ->Chibuike Ohizu
85'
Nyiko Mobbie- Yellow
90'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
56
22
Stellenbosch
46
25
Orlando Pirates
43
25
Sekhukhune United
39
25
TS Galaxy
37
23
Cape Town City
35
25
SuperSport United
35
25
Kaizer Chiefs
33
25
Chippa United
32
25
Golden Arrows
32
25
AmaZulu
31
25
Polokwane City
30
25
Royal AM
29
24
Moroka Swallows
26
25
Richards Bay
20
25
Cape Town Spurs
15
25

After this match, Sekhukhune United has 27 points to sit in the 7th place. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM will stays with 22 points to sit in the 13th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Sekhukhune United will play away with Moroka Swallows on the 9th of March with a 3-2 head to head in favor of Moroka Swallows (0 draws).

Royal AM will host Cape Town City on the 10th of March with a 4-0 head to head in favor of Cape Town City (1 draw).

Sekhukhune United – Formation

Sekhukhune United
G
Badra Ali Sangaré 30.Ivory Coast
6.7
D
Nyiko Mobbie 2.South Africa
6.8
90'
D
Daniel Cardoso  4.South Africa
7.3
D
Asekho Tiwani 43.South Africa
7.1
D
Trésor Yamba 29.DR Congo
6.4
M
Vusimuzi Mncube 10.South Africa
6.7
85'
M
Kamohelo Mokotjo 12.South Africa
7.1
75'
M
Siphesihle Mkhize 15.South Africa
6.7
M
Linda Mntambo 23.South Africa
7.5
62'
M
Maloisane Mokhele 26.South Africa
7.7
75' Goals12'
F
Chibuike Ohizu 34.Nigeria
6.4
85'
Substitutes
G
Ntokozo Mtsweni 32.South Africa
D
Lehlohonolo Mtshali 6.South Africa
6.6
75'
D
Katlego Mkhabela 27.South Africa
D
Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya 36.South Africa
D
Katlego Mohamme 45.South Africa
6.3
85'
M
Jamie Webber 8.South Africa
7.5
62'
M
Kgomotso Mosadi 40.South Africa
6.4
75'
F
Thamsanqa Masiya 20.South Africa
F
Michael Sarpong 38.Ghana
6.3
85'

Sekhukhune United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager Lehlohonolo Seema decided to play with the following team: Badra Ali Sangaré (6.7), N. Mobbie (6.8), Trésor Yamba (6.4), Daniel Cardoso (7.3), Asekho Tiwani (7.1), Siphesihle Mkhize (6.7), Kamohelo Mokotjo (7.1), Vusimuzi Mncube (6.7), Linda Mntambo  (7.5), Maloisane Mokhele (7.7) and Chibuike Ohizu (6.4).

The home team had on the bench: Lehlohonolo Mtshali (6.6), Jamie Webber (7.5), Thamsanqa Masiya, Katlego Mkhabela, Ntokozo Mtsweni, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Michael Sarpong (6.3), Kgomotso Mosadi (6.4) and Katlego Mohamme (6.3).

Substitutions

Sekhukhune United made 5 changes: Linda Mntambo  for Jamie Webber (62′), Maloisane Mokhele for Kgomotso Mosadi (75′), Kamohelo Mokotjo for Lehlohonolo Mtshali (75′), Vusimuzi Mncube for Katlego Mohamme (85′) and Chibuike Ohizu for Michael Sarpong (85′).

Player of the match: Maloisane Mokhele​

The most impressive player for Sekhukhune United was Maloisane Mokhele.

His rating is 7.7 with 1 goal, 20 passes (80% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 2 duels out of 3.

Royal AM – Formation

Royal AM
G
Hugo Nyamé 16.Cameroon
7.5
D
Thabo Matlaba 14.South Africa
7.1
D
Khulekani Shezi 15.South Africa
6.4
81'
D
Mlungisi Sikakane 29.South Africa
7.0
D
Ayanda Jiyane 31.South Africa
7.0
54'
M
Siphesile Msomi 2.South Africa
7.0
69'
M
Kabelo Mahlasela 12.South Africa
7.1
61'
M
Hopewell Cele 77.South Africa
6.4
62'
F
Sera Motebang 33.Lesotho
6.4
62'
F
Levy Mashiane 38.South Africa
6.6
F
Menzi Masuku 50.South Africa
6.7
81'
Substitutes
G
M. Mpoto 25.South Africa
D
Thato Lingwati 24.South Africa
M
Shadrack Kobedi 6.South Africa
69'
M
Khetukuthula Ndlovu 23.South Africa
6.6
81'
M
Sabelo Sithole 44.South Africa
62'
F
Mxolisi Macuphu 9.South Africa
6.4
62'
F
Zukile Mkhize 20.South Africa
F
Ruzaigh Gamildien 30.South Africa
F
Sedwyn George 45.South Africa
6.3
81'

Royal AM started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

John Maduka played with: Hugo Nyamé (7.5), Khulekani Shezi (6.4), Ayanda Jiyane (7.0), Mlungisi Sikakane (7.0), Thabo Matlaba (7.1), Hopewell Cele (6.4), Siphesile Msomi (7.0), Kabelo Mahlasela (7.1), Levy Mashiane (6.6), Sera Motebang (6.4) and Menzi Masuku (6.7).

They had on the bench: Shadrack Kobedi, Mxolisi Macuphu (6.4), Zukile Mkhize, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (6.6), Thato Lingwati, Mondli Mpoto, Ruzaigh Gamildien, Sabelo Sithole and Sedwyn George (6.3).

Substitutions

Royal AM made 5 changes: Sera Motebang for Mxolisi Macuphu (62′), Siphesile Msomi for Shadrack Kobedi (69′), Hopewell Cele for Sabelo Sithole (62′), Menzi Masuku for Khetukuthula Ndlovu (81′) and Khulekani Shezi for Sedwyn George (81′).

Player of the match: Hugo Nyamé​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Royal AM was the goalkeeper: Hugo Nyamé. His rating is 7.45. He performed 5 saves.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​