ATTERIDGEVILLE. SuperSport United conquers AmaZulu with a 2-0 win with a goal from J. Donn (33′) and a goal from I. Rayners (54′). AmaZulu lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (58%).
B. Ntuli didn’t convert a decisive penalty (52′). That would have allowed AmaZulu to draw the match.
The match was played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Abongile Tom with the support of Thembinkosi Mangai and Lubabalo Pitsha. The 4th official was Kgara Mokoena. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 19.8 degrees Celsius or 67.71 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 56%.
Match Statistics
- 42 Ball Possession 58
Shots
- 5 Total 5
- 2 On Target 2
- 3 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 72 Attack 104
- 43 Dangerous attack 74
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 1
- 4 Corners 7
Fouls
- 15 Total 9
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 1
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
AmaZulu had a superior ball possession 58% while SuperSport United was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu was more aggressive with 74 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 2 were on target. Anyhow, SuperSport United was able to find the solution to win this contest.
SuperSport United shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target. On the other side, AmaZulu shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
SuperSport United received 2 yellow cards (K. Johannes and J. Webber). Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu received 2 yellow cards (M. Ceesay and T. Xoki).
Also, AmaZulu didn’t end the match with 11 players after T. Xoki (AmaZulu) was sent off after receiving a second yellow card (90′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, SuperSport United will have 29 points like AmaZulu to go up in the 8th place. Talking about the opposition, AmaZulu will stay with 29 points like SuperSport United to soar in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, SuperSport United will play away against Baroka on the 14th of May with a 5-3 head to head stats in favor of SuperSport United (3 draws).
AmaZulu will host Golden Arrows on the 21st of May with a 12-9 head to head record in favor of AmaZulu (4 draws).
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United
87'
12'
33'
SuperSport United adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Kaitano Tembo decided to play with the following team: Ronwen Williams, Kegan Johannes, Aubrey Ngoma, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Sifiso Ngobeni, Jesse Donn, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Iqraam Rayners, Ghampani Lungu, Jamie Craig Webber and Keenan Phillips.
The home team had on the bench: Sipho Mbule, Onismor Bhasera, Bangaly Soumahoro, Luke Fleurs, Rasebotja Selaelo, Boalefa Pule, Guily Manziba, Sibusiso Maziko and Moses Waiswa.
Substitutions
SuperSport United made 3 changes: A. Ngoma for O. Bhasera (70′), K. Phillips for L. Fleurs (87′) and K. Phillips for L. Fleurs (87′).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
90'
Also AmaZulu adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Benni McCarthy played with: Veli Mothwa, Mbongeni Gumede, Sandile Khumalo, Tapelo Xoki, Repo Malepe, Matarr Ceesay, Xolani Mlambo, Makhehlene Makhaula, Augustine Mulenga, Andre Earnest De Jong and Bongi Ntuli.
They had on the bench: Tsepo Masilela, Tshepang Moremi, Keagan Buchanan, Kgotso Moleko, Abraham Majok, Siphelele Mthembu, Jean Noel Amonome, H. Ekstein and Luvuyo Memela.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 5 changes: X. Mlambo for K. Buchanan (46′), M. Ceesay for A. Memela (46′), B. Ntuli for S. Mthembu (67′), A. De Jong for A. Majok (68′) and A. Mulenga for T. Moremi (81′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- SuperSport United – AmaZulu – 2-0
- Maritzburg United – Mamelodi Sundowns – 2-1
- Cape Town City – Sekhukhune United – 2-1
- Baroka – TS Galaxy – 1-0
- Orlando Pirates – Kaizer Chiefs – 1-2
