JOHANNESBURG. Stellenbosch beats Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 after D. Titus scored just 1 goal (45′).
The match was played at the FNB Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Sikhumbuzo Gasa who had the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Patrick Denzel Jaftha. The 4th official was Buhlebendawo Jobela. The weather was scattered clouds. The temperature was pleasant at 24.78 degrees Celsius or 76.6 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 66%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 19 Total 13
- 5 On Target 3
- 6 Off Target 6
- 8 Shots blocked 4
- 129 Attack 114
- 84 Dangerous attack 57
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 2
- 3 Off Sides 6
Fouls
- 13 Total 14
- 0 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 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. Kaizer Chiefs was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Stellenbosch that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Kaizer Chiefs was more aggressive with 84 dangerous attacks and 19 shots of which 5 were on target. Even so, Stellenbosch found a way to find the solution to win this contest.
Kaizer Chiefs shot 19 times, 5 on target, 6 off target. On the opposite side, Stellenbosch shot 13 times, 3 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
None of the teams received any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Kaizer Chiefs stays with 30 points to sit in the 7th place. On the other side, Stellenbosch will has 38 points to remain in the 2nd 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 in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (9 draws).
Stellenbosch will host Sekhukhune United on the 5th of April with a 1-0 head to head in favor of Sekhukhune United (3 draws).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
71'
Kaizer Chiefs adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Cavin Johnson decided to play with the following team: B. Bvuma , Zitha Kwinika , Spiwe Msimango , Edmilson Dove , Sifiso Hlanti , Sibongiseni Mthethwa , Siyethemba Sithebe , Ashley Du Preez , Mduduzi Shabalala , Pule Mmodi and Wandile Duba .
The home team had on the bench: Brandon Petersen, Mduduzi Mdantsane , Ranga Chivaviro , E. Castillo , Dillan Solomons , Happy Mashiane, Christian Saile , Njabulo Ngcobo and Samkelo Zwane.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 5 changes: Siyethemba Sithebe for E. Castillo (81′), Mduduzi Shabalala for Mduduzi Mdantsane (81′), Wandile Duba for Christian Saile (46′), Zitha Kwinika for Dillan Solomons (71′) and Pule Mmodi for Ranga Chivaviro (71′).
Player of the match: Sibongiseni Mthethwa
The player that probably impressed the most for Kaizer Chiefs was Sibongiseni Mthethwa.
His rating is with 78 passes (72% accurate) and 3 key passes. He won 11 duels out of 16.
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch
45'
Also Stellenbosch adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Steve Barker played with: Sage Stephens , Deano Van Rooyen , T. Moloisane , Olivier Touré , Fawaaz Basadien , Jayden Adams , Sihle Nduli , Devin Titus , Andre de Jong , Anicet Oura and I. Rayners .
They had on the bench: Nhlanhla Mgaga , S. Colley, Thulani Mini, Mervin Boji , Qobolwakhe Sibande , Athenkosi Mcaba, Kyle Jurgens , Antonio Van Wyk and Oscarine Masuluke.
Stellenbosch could not rely on the presence of Qobolwakhe Sibande (injured).
Substitutions
Stellenbosch made 5 changes: I. Rayners for Mervin Boji (86′), Jayden Adams for Qobolwakhe Sibande (76′), Andre de Jong for Nhlanhla Mgaga (66′), Anicet Oura for Antonio Van Wyk (66′) and Deano Van Rooyen for Kyle Jurgens (76′).
Player of the match: T. Moloisane
The player that probably impressed the most for Stellenbosch was T. Moloisane even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 29 passes (72% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 8 duels out of 10.
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
