CAPE TOWN. AmaZulu conquers Cape Town City 1-0 after J. Dion scored just 1 goal (71′).
Keanu Cupido received a red card (26′). This red card was one of the reason why Cape Town City lost the match.
The match was played at the Cape Town Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Sunday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Moses Mbhabeleli Kheswa with the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka. The weather was light rain. The temperature was pleasant at 18.59 degrees Celsius or 65.46 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 76%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 8 Total 8
- 4 On Target 3
- 1 Off Target 3
- 3 Shots blocked 2
- 104 Attack 114
- 78 Dangerous attack 67
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 3
Fouls
- 17 Total 17
- 0 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 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. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. AmaZulu that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was more aggressive with 78 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 4 were on target. Notwithstanding, AmaZulu succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Cape Town City shot 8 times, 4 on target, 1 off target. Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu shot 8 times, 3 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City didn’t receive any yellow card. Regarding the opposition, AmaZulu received 2 yellow cards (Ethan Brooks and Riaan Hanamub).
(Cape Town City) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (26′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Cape Town City stays with 33 points to remain in the 7th place. Regarding the opposition, AmaZulu will has 28 points like Polokwane City and Royal AM to sit in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will play away with Polokwane City on the 21st of April with a 6-5 head to head stats in favor of Cape Town City (4 draws).
AmaZulu will play away against Orlando Pirates on the 20th of April with a 7-1 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (11 draws).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
79'
26'
Cape Town City started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: Darren Keet , Thamsanqa Mkhize , Keanu Cupido , Marc van Heerden , Relebogile Mokhuoane , Aprocius Petrus , Thabiso Kutumela , Heaven Sereetsi , Darwin González , Taahir Goedeman and K. Mayo .
The home team had on the bench: Ramazani Tshimanga, T. Leshabela , Patrick Fisher , Jaedin Rhodes , Jó Paciência , Bongani Mpandle, Luyolo Slatsha and Ahshene Jody Lee .
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 4 changes: Relebogile Mokhuoane for T. Leshabela (85′), K. Mayo for Jó Paciência (79′), Taahir Goedeman for Jaedin Rhodes (46′) and Darwin González for Patrick Fisher (33′).
Player of the match: Thamsanqa Mkhize
The player that probably impressed the most for Cape Town City was Thamsanqa Mkhize .
His rating is with 30 passes (80% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 7 duels out of 9. He performed 1 cross.
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
90'
71'AmaZulu started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).
Pablo Franco Martín played with: Veli Mothwa , Thembela Sikhakhane , Taariq Fielies , Ramahlwe Mphahlele , Victor Letsoalo , Riaan Hanamub , M. Mbanjwa , Ethan Brooks , Ben Motshwari , Tshepang Moremi and Hendrick Ekstein .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Olwethu Mzimela, Augustine Mulenga , George Maluleka , Mbongeni Gumede, Rowan Human , Sifiso Ngobeni, Wayde Jooste, Msindisi Ndlovu and Junior Dion .
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 5 changes: Hendrick Ekstein for Junior Dion (68′), M. Mbanjwa for Augustine Mulenga (68′), Tshepang Moremi for Rowan Human (85′), Ethan Brooks for George Maluleka (46′) and Victor Letsoalo for Msindisi Ndlovu (90′).
Player of the match: Veli Mothwa
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for AmaZulu was the goalkeeper: Veli Mothwa. His rating is 8.06. He performed 4 saves.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Cape Town City – AmaZulu – 0-1
- Royal AM – Polokwane City – 3-1
