PIETERMARITZBURG. Maritzburg United found a way to clinch a draw against Sekhukhune United with a late goal from B. Sam scored in the (85′) after Sekhukhune United got a lead with a goal from T. (15′).
B. Makume didn’t convert a decisive penalty (85′). That would have allowed Maritzburg United to win the match.
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Abongile Tom with the support of Tshepo Nojila and Romeo Matibidi. The 4th official was Xolani Hlatshwayo. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 15.9 degrees Celsius or 60.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 94%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 8 Total 6
- 5 On Target 4
- 3 Off Target 2
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 100 Attack 82
- 76 Dangerous attack 83
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 9
Fouls
- 12 Total 22
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was just identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Maritzburg United was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Sekhukhune United that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Sekhukhune United was putting more pressure with 83 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 4 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough Sekhukhune United to win the match.
Maritzburg United shot 8 times, 5 on target, 3 off target. Talking about the opposition, Sekhukhune United shot 6 times, 4 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United received 1 yellow card (B. Sam). On the other side, Sekhukhune United received 2 yellow cards (E. Mokwana and T. Nsabata).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Maritzburg United has 0 points to occupy the 6th place in the table. On the opposite side, Sekhukhune United has 0 points (12th).
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Maritzburg United will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 3rd of May with a 2-1 head to head in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).
Sekhukhune United will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 4th of February with a 1-0 head to head record in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
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Maritzburg United adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: King Ndlovu, Given Mashikinya, Bonginkosi Makume, Bulelani Ndengane, Bongani Sam, Brandon Junior Theron, Rowan Lancaster Human, Amadou Soukouna, Keegan Ritchie, Friday Samu and Tawanda Macheke.
The home team had on the bench: Renaldo Leaner, Thabo Moloisane, Lucky Baloyi, Genino Palace, Karim Kimvuidi, Brian Hlongwa, Leletu Skelem, Siboniso Conco and Tshidido Monomodi.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 4 changes: T. Macheke for S. Conco (58′), A. Soukouna for K. Karim (58′), R. Human for L. Skelem (67′) and B. Theron for L. Baloyi (85′).
Sekhukhune United – Formation
Sekhukhune United
Also Sekhukhune United adopted the conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Kaitano Tembo played with: Toaster Nsabata, Pogiso Mahlangu, Daniel Cardoso, Edwin Gyimah, Rodrick Kabwe, Elias Mokwana, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Linda Mntambo, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Victor Letsoalo and Abednigo Mosiathlaga.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Ntokozo Mtshweni, Nyiko Mobbie, Sello Motsepe, Nkanyiso Madonsela, Mfanafuthi Prince Nxumalo, Siyabulela Shai, Tashreeq Morris, Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya and Asekho Tiwani.
Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 3 changes: V. Letsoalo for T. Morris (69′), K. Mosiatlhaga for T. Masiya (69′) and T. Mabasa for S. Motsepe (72′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Maritzburg United – Sekhukhune United – 1-1
- Royal AM – Kaizer Chiefs – 1-0
- Orlando Pirates – Moroka Swallows – 1-0
- Marumo Gallants FC – Stellenbosch – 0-0
- Golden Arrows – Richards Bay – 0-2
