PETERSBURG. Marumo Gallants FC and Moroka Swallows draw 1-1. S. Khumalo scored the first goal (38′) for Marumo Gallants FC. M. Wambi equalized (65′).
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Sunday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Moses Mbhabeleli Kheswa with the support of Sipho Macbeth Mahlangu and Thembisa Siyatsha. The 4th official was Olani Jethro Kwinda. The weather was clear. The temperature was hot at 28.1 degrees Celsius or 82.54 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 70%.
Match Statistics
- 52 Ball Possession 48
Shots
- 6 Total 3
- 3 On Target 2
- 3 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 49 Attack 48
- 34 Dangerous attack 30
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 3
Fouls
- 1 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Marumo Gallants FC was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Moroka Swallows that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Marumo Gallants FC had a more offensive attitude with 34 dangerous attacks and 6 shots of which 3 were on target. However, that was not enough Marumo Gallants FC to win the match.
Marumo Gallants FC shot 6 times, 3 on target, 3 off target. On the opposite side, Moroka Swallows shot 3 times, 2 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Marumo Gallants FC received 1 yellow card (C. Ngema). On the other side, Moroka Swallows didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Marumo Gallants FC will have 5 points like Sekhukhune United and Chippa United to remain in the 14th place. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows will have 8 points like Cape Town City, Golden Arrows and SuperSport United to sit in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Marumo Gallants FC will play away with Moroka Swallows on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head record.
Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Romain Folz decided to play with the following team: Washington Arubi, Thato Khiba, Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo, Ismaël Olivier Toure, Lebohang Mabotja, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Sibusiso Kumalo, Mahlatse Makudubela, Celimpilo Ngema, Katlego Otladisa and Sede Junior Dion.
The home team had on the bench: A. Nkili, L. Nku, A. Ngcobo, Edgar Manaka, Joseph Molangoane, M. Mphambaniso, Pule Fransis Maraisane, Sibeko and L. Koapeng.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 4 changes: C. Ngema for P. Maraisane (61′), M. Makudubela for J. Malongoane (61′), K. Otladisa for S. Sibeko (71′) and S. Khumalo for E. Manaka (89′).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Dylan Kerr played with: Thakasani Mbanjwa, Keegan Allan, Wandisile Letlabika, Junaid Sait, Mthokozisi Shwabule, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Strydom Wambi, Mwape Musonda, Lindokuhle Mtshali.
These were the players on the bench: Siboniso Lungelo Mtshali, Thato Makua, Darrel Matsheke, S. Mtshali, Siyabonga Paul Khumalo, Sanele Tshabalala, K. Mngonyama, Givemore Khupe, N. Amoojee and Y. Sasman.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: T. Mthethwa for G. Khupe (46′), L. Mtshali for T. Makua (46′), K. Allan for S. P. Khumalo (46′), W. Isaacs for S. Mtshali (70′) and M. Wambi for D. Matsheke (70′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.