TEMBISA. Sekhukhune United bounces back against Cape Town City with a goal on the A. Jody 23′ and a goal on the H. Sereetsi 65′.
The match was played at the Makhulong Stadium stadium in Tembisa on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Xola Sitela with the support of Lubabalo Pitsha and Lalelani Mngadi. The 4th official was Tshidiso Mkwanazi. The weather was overcast clouds. The temperature was hot at 25.2 degrees Celsius or 77.36 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 59%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 8 Total 14
- 3 On Target 3
- 3 Off Target 9
- 2 Shots blocked 2
- 32 Attack 36
- 10 Dangerous attack 21
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 5
- 1 Off Sides 4
Fouls
- 12 Total 15
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just the same 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. Cape Town City that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was more aggressive with 21 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 3 were on target. Nonetheless, that was not enough Cape Town City to win the match.
Sekhukhune United shot 8 times, 3 on target, 3 off target. On the other side, Cape Town City shot 14 times, 3 on target, 9 off target.
Cards
Sekhukhune United received 2 yellow cards (Siphesihle Mkhize and Pogiso Mahlangu). Regarding the opposition, Cape Town City received 1 yellow card (Luphumlo Sifumba).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Sekhukhune United has 34 points to remain in the 3rd place. On the other side, Cape Town City will has 33 points like Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United to hold in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Sekhukhune United will play away against Stellenbosch on the 5th of April with a 1-0 head to head statistic in favor of Sekhukhune United (3 draws).
Cape Town City will host AmaZulu on the 7th of April with a 8-7 head to head record in favor of AmaZulu (6 draws).
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
, Nyiko Mobbie , Trésor Yamba , Daniel Cardoso , Asekho Tiwani , Siphesihle Mkhize , Kamohelo Mokotjo , Vusimuzi Mncube , Linda Mntambo , Maloisane Mokhele and Jamie Webber .The home team had on the bench: Thamsanqa Masiya
, Mbhazima Rikhotso, Katlego Mkhabela, Ntokozo Mtsweni, Chibuike Ohizu , Pogiso Mahlangu , Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya , Cameron Carnell and Collins Makgaka.Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 4 changes: Asekho Tiwani for Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya (81′), Jamie Webber for Chibuike Ohizu (81′), Kamohelo Mokotjo for Pogiso Mahlangu (74′) and Vusimuzi Mncube for Thamsanqa Masiya (74′).
Player of the match: Linda Mntambo
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Sekhukhune United was Linda Mntambo.
His rating is
with 2 goals, 26 passes (64% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 3 duels out of 7.Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
Eric Tinkler played with: Darren Keet
, Thamsanqa Mkhize , Lorenzo Gordinho , Keanu Cupido , Jaedin Rhodes , Relebogile Mokhuoane , Aprocius Petrus , Darwin González , Taahir Goedeman , Ahshene Jody Lee and Thabiso Kutumela .These were the players on the bench: Luphumlo Sifumba
, K. Mayo , Marc van Heerden, T. Leshabela , Patrick Fisher , Bongani Mpandle, Heaven Sereetsi , Luke Daniels and Luyolo Slatsha.Cape Town City could not rely on the presence of Patrick Fisher (injured).
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: Ahshene Jody Lee for K. Mayo (58′), Darwin González for Heaven Sereetsi (58′), Relebogile Mokhuoane for T. Leshabela (68′), Taahir Goedeman for Luphumlo Sifumba (68′) and Jaedin Rhodes for Patrick Fisher (83′).
Player of the match: Heaven Sereetsi
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Cape Town City was Heaven Sereetsi.
His rating is
with 1 goal, 12 passes (73% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 3 duels out of 3. He performed 2 crosses.His performance was amazing 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.
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Richards Bay – 1-0
- Sekhukhune United – Cape Town City – 2-2
- Kaizer Chiefs – Stellenbosch – 0-1
- AmaZulu – Polokwane City – 0-0