PIETERMARITZBURG. Maritzburg United defeats Orlando Pirates 1-0 after A. Soukouna scored a penalty (80′). Orlando Pirates was much superior in terms of ball possession (62%).
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Tshidiso Maruping with the help of Moeketsi Molelekoa and Cledwin Karabo Baloyi. The 4th official was Philangenkosi Khumalo. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 19.8 degrees Celsius or 67.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 23%.
Match Statistics
- ! 38 Ball Possession 62
Shots
- 6 Total 9
- 4 On Target 1
- 2 Off Target 8
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 77 Attack 100
- 52 Dangerous attack 77
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 11
Fouls
- 1 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Orlando Pirates was in firm control of the ball 62% while Maritzburg United was struggling with a 38% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Orlando Pirates was more aggressive with 77 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 1 were on target. Nonetheless, Maritzburg United found a way to find the solution to win this contest.
Maritzburg United shot 6 times, 4 on target, 2 off target. On the other side, Orlando Pirates shot 9 times, 1 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United received 1 yellow card (S. Conco). On the opposite side, Orlando Pirates received 3 yellow cards (B. Motshwari, O. Ndah and R. Ofori).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Maritzburg United will have 9 points like TS Galaxy to remain in the 7th place. On the other side, Orlando Pirates will stay with 11 points like AmaZulu to sit in the 3rd place.
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 statistic in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (1 draw).
Orlando Pirates will play away agasint Moroka Swallows on the 3rd of March with a 4-3 head to head in favor of Orlando Pirates (4 draws).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
46'
80'
Maritzburg United started with a 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: King Ndlovu, Brian Dirk Hlongwa, Bonginkosi Makume, Thabo Moloisane, Bongani Sam, Karim Kimvuidi, Given Mashikinya, Genino Palace, Ishmael Tumelo Njoti, Brandon Junior Theron and Amadou Soukouna.
The home team had on the bench: Tawanda Macheke, Keegan Ritchie, Siboniso Conco, Anye Fru, Tshidiso Monamodi, Reagan Claude Van der Ross, Rowan Lancaster Human, Friday Samu and Lucky Baloyi.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 5 changes: S. Bongani for T. Monamodi (46′), I. Njoti for F. Samu (61′), K. Karim for S. Conco (71′), G. Tyrell Palace for L. R. Human (72′) and B. Theron for L. Baloyi (72′).
Orlando Pirates – Formation
Orlando Pirates
81'
Orlando Pirates started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
Jose Riveiro played with: Richard Ofori, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Innocent Maela, Bandile Shandu, Paseka Mako, Fortune Makaringe, Miguel Timm, Olisa Ndah, Vincent Pule, Eva Nga and Thabang Monare.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Kwame Peprah, Zakhele Lepasa, Ben Motshwari, Tapelo Xoki, Sandile Mthethwa, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Kabelo Dlamini, Collins Makgaka and Tebogo Tlolane.
Substitutions
Orlando Pirates made 5 changes: M. Pule for Z. Lepasa (40′), T. Monare for B. Motshwari (74′), Evanga for K. Peprah (84′), B. Shandu for T. Tlolane (85′) and F. Makaringe for C. Makgaka (85′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
