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
- 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
Standings
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 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
, N. Mobbie , Trésor Yamba , Daniel Cardoso , Asekho Tiwani , Siphesihle Mkhize , Kamohelo Mokotjo , Vusimuzi Mncube , Linda Mntambo , Maloisane Mokhele and Chibuike Ohizu .The home team had on the bench: Lehlohonolo Mtshali
, Jamie Webber , Thamsanqa Masiya, Katlego Mkhabela, Ntokozo Mtsweni, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Michael Sarpong , Kgomotso Mosadi and Katlego Mohamme .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
with 1 goal, 20 passes (80% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 2 duels out of 3.Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
John Maduka played with: Hugo Nyamé
, Khulekani Shezi , Ayanda Jiyane , Mlungisi Sikakane , Thabo Matlaba , Hopewell Cele , Siphesile Msomi , Kabelo Mahlasela , Levy Mashiane , Sera Motebang and Menzi Masuku .They had on the bench: Shadrack Kobedi, Mxolisi Macuphu
, Zukile Mkhize, Khetukuthula Ndlovu , Thato Lingwati, Mondli Mpoto, Ruzaigh Gamildien, Sabelo Sithole and Sedwyn George .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.
- Sekhukhune United – Royal AM – 1-0
- Orlando Pirates – Cape Town Spurs – 1-1
- Chippa United – Richards Bay – 3-0