CAPE TOWN. Cape Town City and Stellenbosch draw 1-1. D. Gonzalez scored the first goal (42′) for Cape Town City. J. L. settled the score (73′).
The match was played at the Cape Town Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka who was helped by Kgara Mokoena and Lalelani Mngadi. The 4th official was Christopher Kistoor. The weather was clear. The temperature was extremely hot at 30.4 degrees Celsius or 86.76 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 38%.
Match Statistics
- 48 Ball Possession 52
Shots
- 16 Total 11
- 8 On Target 8
- 8 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 141 Attack 125
- 69 Dangerous attack 66
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 10
Fouls
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 6 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Cape Town City was in possession of the ball for 48% of the time vs. Stellenbosch that controlled the ball for 52% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City was putting more pressure with 69 dangerous attacks and 16 shots of which 8 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough Cape Town City to win the match.
Cape Town City shot 16 times, 8 on target, 8 off target. Talking about the opposition, Stellenbosch shot 11 times, 8 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (F. Idumba and K. Cupido). On the other side, Stellenbosch received 2 yellow cards (S. Nduli and J. Moseamedi).
Match Timeline
Standings
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Cape Town City will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 19th of March with a 2-0 head to head record in favor of Cape Town City (2 draws).
Stellenbosch will host Moroka Swallows on the 22nd of April with a 0-0 head to head.
Cape Town City – Formation
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: Darren Keet, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Taariq Fielies, Craig Martin, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Ambina Fidèle Brice, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Mark Van Heerden, Khanyisa Erick Mayo and Darwin Gonzalez.
The home team had on the bench: Taahir Goedeman, Patrick Fisher, Bongani Mpandle, Keanu Cupido, Luke Daniels, Kajally Drammeh, R. Mokhuoane, Wayde Lekay and Jordan Bender.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: M. Mdantsane for T. Goedeman (57′), C. Martin for J. Bender (57′), D. Gonzalez for K. Cupido (76′), K. Mayo for W. Lekay (84′) and M. van Heerden for P. Fisher Norman (84′).
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Steve Barker played with: Sage Stephens, Deano van Rooyen, Lasse Sobiech, Mogamad De Goede, Fawaaz Basadien, Antonio Van Wyk, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Jayden Adams, Sihle Nduli, Nhlanhla Mgaga and Júnior Mendieta.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Titus, Lance Weaver, Oswin Andries, Judas Moseamedi, Solomon Letsoenyo, Molahlehi Khunyedi, Sinethemba Mngomezulu, William Likuta Luezi and Lee Langeveldt.
Substitutions
Stellenbosch made 5 changes: J. Adams for L. Luezi (46′), A. van Wyk for J. Moseamedi (60′), L. Sobiech for O. Andries (61′), N. Mgaga for D. Titus (73′) and J. L. Mendieta for L. Weaver (89′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Cape Town City – Stellenbosch – 1-1
- Golden Arrows – TS Galaxy – 0-0
- Sekhukhune United – Mamelodi Sundowns – 1-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – Richards Bay – 1-0
- Maritzburg United – Chippa United – 2-1