CAPE TOWN. Cape Town City snatched a late win Marumo Gallants FC 1-0 after T. Nodada scored just 1 goal (89′).
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Sikhumbuzo Gasa with the collaboration of Thamanga Sebati and Romario Phiri. The 4th official was Msimeleli Mabuto. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 21.7 degrees Celsius or 71.06 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 73%.
Match Statistics
- 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
- 13 Total 5
- 2 On Target 0
- 11 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 95 Attack 106
- 55 Dangerous attack 47
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 3
Fouls
- 22 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 1
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Marumo Gallants FC that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was putting more pressure with 55 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Cape Town City won the match.
Cape Town City shot 13 times, 2 on target, 11 off target. On the other side, Marumo Gallants FC shot 5 times, 0 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (T. Mokeke and T. Goedeman). Talking about the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC received 2 yellow cards (M. Timm and N. Ndlondlo).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this contest, Cape Town City has 33 points to occupy the 6th place in the standings. Regarding the opposition, Marumo Gallants FC stays with 29 points (11th).
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will host AmaZulu on the 14th of May with a 7-6 head to head stats in favor of Cape Town City (4 draws).
Marumo Gallants FC will host Sekhukhune United on the 21st of May with a 1-0 head to head statistic in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (0 draws).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
85'
43'
89'
Cape Town City started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: .
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 3 changes: T. Mokeke for T. Nodada (55′), T. Goedeman for M. Mdantsane (62′) and T. Mkhize for M. May (85′).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
Marumo Gallants FC started with a 4-1-3-2 line-up (4-1-3-2).
Dan Malesela played with: .
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made only 1 change substituting S. J. Dion for M. Mphambaniso (80′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Cape Town City – Marumo Gallants FC – 1-0
- Kaizer Chiefs – Golden Arrows – 0-1
- TS Galaxy – SuperSport United – 1-1
