PIETERMARITZBURG. Maritzburg United managed to reverse the score against Chippa United to win 2-1. It was Chippa United to strike first with a goal of E. Godspower Ighodaro at the 34′. Then it was a goal in the 45′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, A. Soukouna gave the win to Maritzburg United in the 90′ minute. Maritzburg United capitalized on its superior ball possession (57%).
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 Olani Jethro Kwinda assisted by Tumi Mohlala and Romeo Matibidi. The 4th official was Xolani Hlatshwayo. The weather was clear. The temperature was cold at 9.3 degrees Celsius or 48.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 52%.
Match Statistics
- 57 Ball Possession 43
Shots
- 11 Total 5
- 6 On Target 1
- 5 Off Target 4
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 87 Attack 77
- 77 Dangerous attack 60
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 4
Fouls
- 1 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Maritzburg United had a superior ball possession 57% while Chippa United was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Maritzburg United was more pushing with 77 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 6 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Maritzburg United won the match.
Maritzburg United shot 11 times, 6 on target, 5 off target. Talking about the opposition, Chippa United shot 5 times, 1 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United received 1 yellow card (K. Ndlovu). Regarding the opposition, Chippa United received 3 yellow cards (J. Chabalala, S. Kammies and R. Pfumbidzai).
Match Timeline
Standings
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 record in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).
Chippa United will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 23rd of April with a 1-0 head to head record in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (3 draws).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
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Maritzburg United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: King Ndlovu, Thabo Moloisane, Brian Dirk Hlongwa, Bonginkosi Makume, Bongani Sam, Brandon Junior Theron, Genino Palace, Keikie Karim, Tawanda Macheke, Ishmael Tumelo Njoti and Friday Samu.
The home team had on the bench: Phiwayinkosi Zuma, Leletu Skelem, Amadou Soukouna, Siboniso Conco, Keegan Ritchie, Rowan Lancaster Human, Zukile Kewuti, Anye Fru and Lucky Baloyi.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 4 changes: I. Njoti for S. Conco (54′), T. Macheke for L. R. Human (75′), K. Karim for L. Skelem (75′) and S. Bongani for A. Soukouna (89′).
Chippa United – Formation
Chippa United
Chippa United started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Daine Klate played with: Lloyd Junior Kazapua, Roscoe Pietersen, Abdi Banda, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Sirgio Kammies, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Justice Chabalala, Aviwe Mqokozo, Azola Matrose, Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro and Siphelele Luthuli.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Chaine Sipho, Ridwaan Cerfonteyn, Andile Mbenyane, Janovane September, Thulani Mini, Ronaldo Maarman, Zanoxolo Mduli, Diego Appollis and Azola Ntsabo.
Substitutions
Chippa United made 5 changes: B. Poggenpoel for J. September (46′), S. Kammies for Z. Mduli (65′), E. Godspower Ighodaro for D. Appollis (66′), S. Luthuli for T. Mini (66′) and A. Mqokozo for A. Mbenyane (78′).
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
