PETERSBURG. Royal AM overcome Sekhukhune United to win 2-1. M. Thikazi was the star player for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was Royal AM to strike first with an early goal of M. Thikazi at the 9′. Then M. Thikazi scored again for Royal AM in the 55′ minute scoring a double. Eventually, S. Shai reduced the distance for Sekhukhune United (89′). Finally, that was it, and the result remained 2-1.
P. Mahlangu received a red card (90′). This red card was one of the reason why Sekhukhune United lost the match.
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Xola Sitela assisted by Lubabalo Pitsha and Thembinkosi Mangai. The 4th official was Moses Mbhabeleli Kheswa. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was extremely hot at 30.1 degrees Celsius or 86.22 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 55%.
Match Statistics
- 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
- 10 Total 7
- 4 On Target 4
- 6 Off Target 3
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 62 Attack 61
- 77 Dangerous attack 42
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 2
Fouls
- 4 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Sekhukhune United was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Royal AM that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Sekhukhune United was more pushing with 77 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 4 were on target. Even so, Royal AM found a way to find the solution to win this encounter.
Sekhukhune United shot 10 times, 4 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Royal AM shot 7 times, 4 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Sekhukhune United received 4 yellow cards (S. G. Motsepe, R. Kabwe, E. Mokwana and S. Shai). Regarding the opposition, Royal AM received 1 yellow card (R. Gamildien).
(Sekhukhune United) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (90′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Sekhukhune United will stay with 5 points like Chippa United to sit in the 14th place. Regarding the opposition, Royal AM will have 13 points to remain in the 1st place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Sekhukhune United will play away against Marumo Gallants FC on the 4th of February with a 1-0 head to head in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).
Royal AM will host Moroka Swallows on the 13th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Sekhukhune United – Formation
Sekhukhune United started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Kaitano Tembo decided to play with the following team: Ntokozo Mtshweni, Daniel Cardoso, Sello Motsepe, Rodrick Kabwe, Nyiko Mobbie, Sammy Seabi, Linda Mntambo, Vusumuzi Mncube, Victor Letsoalo, Tashreeq Morris and Abednego Mosiatlhaga.
The home team had on the bench: K. Mkhabela, S. Ntiya-Ntiya, Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya, B. Sangaré, Pogiso Mahlangu, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Elias Mokwana, Siyabulela Shai and E. Gyimah.
Substitutions
Sekhukhune United made 5 changes: A. K. Mosiatlhaga for E. Mokwana (59′), V. Letsoalo for T. Mabasa (59′), V. Mncube for T. Masiya (65′), S. Seabi for S. Shai (65′) and T. Morris for P. Mahlangu (76′).
Royal AM – Formation
Royal AM started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Dan Malesela played with: Hugo Patrick Nyame, Lesego Manganyi, Mbhazima Rikhotso, Mfundo Thikazi, Philani Cele, Jorry Matjila, Shadrack Kobedi, Lantshene Phalane, Sera Motebang, Ruzaigh Gamildien and Shaune Mogaila.
They had on the bench: Kabelo Mahlasela, Lesvin Stoffels, K. Shezi, A. De Jong, Z. Ngcobo, Jeffrey Dlamini, Sikhethele Wandile Mabuza, Mxolisi Macuphu and J. Ncobeni.
Substitutions
Royal AM made 5 changes: R. Gamildien for L. Stoffels (63′), J. Matjila for S. Mabuza (74′), M. Thikazi for K. Mahlasela (83′), S. Kobedi for J. Dlamini (84′) and S. Motebang for M. Macuphu (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Sekhukhune United – Royal AM – 1-2
- Stellenbosch – Richards Bay – 1-2
- TS Galaxy – Cape Town City – 0-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – AmaZulu – 0-0
- Golden Arrows – Chippa United – 3-2