CAPE TOWN. Cape Town City had a surprising win over TS Galaxy with a 2-0 win with a goal from D. Gonzalez (17′) and a penalty scored by M. Mdantsane (83′).
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Saturday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Eugene Mdluli assisted by Tshepo Nojila and Kgara Mokoena. The 4th official was Msimeleli Mabuto. The weather was clear. The temperature was cold at 14.4 degrees Celsius or 57.99 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 74%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 6 Total 9
- 2 On Target 3
- 4 Off Target 6
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 91 Attack 101
- 63 Dangerous attack 60
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 3
- 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 23 Total 8
- 4 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was just identical 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 0% of the time vs. TS Galaxy that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was more aggressive with 63 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Cape Town City won the match.
Cape Town City shot 6 times, 2 on target, 4 off target. Regarding the opposition, TS Galaxy shot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 4 yellow cards (T. Fielies, T. Mkhize, M. Mdantsane and K. Mayo). Talking about the opposition, TS Galaxy received 2 yellow cards (P. Sanoka and L. Mbatha).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Cape Town City will have 48 points to go up in the 3rd place. On the other side, TS Galaxy will stay with 26 points to go up in the 15th place.
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 record in favor of Cape Town City (4 draws).
TS Galaxy will play away agasint Chippa United on the 21st of May with a 1-1 head to head record.
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City started with a 4-3-1-2 line-up (4-3-1-2).
The manager Eric Tinkler decided to play with the following team: .
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: R. Mokhuoane for T. Mokeke (46′), D. Gonzalez for F. Idumba (66′), T. Nodada for M. Makola (81′), K. Mayo for M. May (81′) and C. Martin for T. Morris (85′).
TS Galaxy – Formation
TS Galaxy started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Sead Ramovic played with: .
Substitutions
TS Galaxy made 3 changes: O. Mongae for A. Chidi (62′), S. Mahlangu for A. Teto (63′) and B. J. Aubaas for K. Sebelebele (81′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Stellenbosch – Maritzburg United – 1-1
- AmaZulu – Sekhukhune United – 0-0
- Marumo Gallants FC – Golden Arrows – 0-0
- Chippa United – Baroka – 2-2
- Cape Town City – TS Galaxy – 2-0