PIETERMARITZBURG. SuperSport United bested Maritzburg United to win 2-1. All goals were scored in the second half. It was SuperSport United to strike first with a goal of T. Ditlhokwe at the 57′. Then it was a goal in the 58′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, O. Bhasera gave the win to SuperSport United in the 73′ minute with a goal. Maritzburg United lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (59%).
The match was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Moreki Lekwape who was helped by Abi Kamohelo Ramutsindela and Athenkosi Ndongeni. The 4th official was Simukele Jali. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 17.1 degrees Celsius or 62.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 87%.
Match Statistics
- 59 Ball Possession 41
Shots
- 1 Total 2
- 1 On Target 2
- 0 Off Target 0
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 5
Fouls
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 7
Ball possession
Maritzburg United had a superior ball possession 59% while SuperSport United was struggling with a 41% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Maritzburg United was more aggressive with 0 dangerous attacks and 1 shots of which 1 were on target. Nevertheless, SuperSport United found a way to find the solution to win this match.
Maritzburg United shot 1 times, 1 on target, 0 off target. On the other side, SuperSport United shot 2 times, 2 on target, 0 off target.
Cards
Maritzburg United didn’t receive any yellow card. Talking about the opposition, SuperSport United received 2 yellow cards (O. Bhasera and K. Johannes).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Maritzburg United will stay with 9 points like TS Galaxy and Cape Town City to hold in the 9th place. Regarding the opposition, SuperSport United will have 11 points like AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates to sit in the 6th 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).
SuperSport United will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 29th of April with a 2-1 head to head statistic in favor of SuperSport United (1 draw).
Maritzburg United – Formation
Maritzburg United
77'
58'
Maritzburg United started with a 4-3-1-2 line-up (4-3-1-2).
The manager John Maduka decided to play with the following team: King Ndlovu, Thabo Moloisane, Brian Dirk Hlongwa, Bonginkosi Makume, Tshidiso Monamodi, Lucky Baloyi, Genino Palace, Given Mashikinya, Rowan Lancaster Human, Ishmael Tumelo Njoti and Amadou Soukouna.
The home team had on the bench: R. Van der Ross, Siboniso Conco, Keegan Ritchie, Friday Samu, R. Leaner, Z. Kewuti, L. Sepeng, A. Ndengane and Leletu Skelem.
Substitutions
Maritzburg United made 4 changes: T. Monamodi for K. Ritchie (60′), L. R. Human for S. Conco (66′), I. Njoti for F. Samu (66′) and L. Baloyi for L. Skelem (77′).
SuperSport United – Formation
SuperSport United
36'
SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Gavin Hunt played with: George Chigova, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Kegan Johannes, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Thapelo Maseko, Thalente Mbatha, Grant Margeman, Onismor Bhasera, Iqraam Rayners and Bradley Grobler.
They had on the bench: Aubrey Ngoma, Ghampani Lungu, Jesse Donn, J. Webber, R. Goss, L. Fleurs, Thabang Sibanyoni, Thamsanqa Gabuza and P. Maswanganyi.
Substitutions
SuperSport United made 5 changes: B. Grobler for T. Gabuza (46′), T. Mbatha for A. Ngoma (68′), T. Maseko for L. Ghampani (68′), G. Margeman for J. Donn (78′) and I. Rayners for T. Sibanyoni (88′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
