DURBAN. Chippa United overcome AmaZulu to win 2-1. A goal from V. Zulu was decisive in the 90min. It was Chippa United to strike first with an early goal of R. Pietersen at the 7′. Then A. Matrose scored again for Chippa United in the 43′ minute. Eventually, V. Zulu reduced the distance for AmaZulu (90′). Finally, that was it, and the result remained 2-1.
Also, AmaZulu had 2 players sent off: A. Chidi (90′ for a red card) and A. Chidi (90′ for a red card).
The match was played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Joseph Makhubo who was helped by Sandile Dilikane and Simukele Jali. The 4th official was Moreki Lekwape. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 22.4 degrees Celsius or 72.23 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 87%.
Match Statistics
- 53 Ball Possession 47
Shots
- 20 Total 7
- 5 On Target 3
- 15 Off Target 4
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 109 Attack 97
- 89 Dangerous attack 31
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 1
- 3 Corners 3
Fouls
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. AmaZulu was in possession of the ball for 53% of the time vs. Chippa United that controlled the ball for 47% of the time.
Attitude and shots
AmaZulu was putting more pressure with 89 dangerous attacks and 20 shots of which 5 were on target. Still, Chippa United managed to find the solution to win this encounter.
AmaZulu shot 20 times, 5 on target, 15 off target. On the other side, Chippa United shot 7 times, 3 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
AmaZulu received 1 yellow card (M. Makhaula). On the other side, Chippa United didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, AmaZulu will stay with 11 points like SuperSport United to remain in the 5th place. On the other side, Chippa United will have 8 points like Moroka Swallows and Golden Arrows to hold in the 13th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, AmaZulu will host Moroka Swallows on the 1st of April with a 10-7 head to head stats in favor of AmaZulu (6 draws).
Chippa United will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 23rd of April with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Marumo Gallants FC (3 draws).
AmaZulu – Formation
AmaZulu
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AmaZulu started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Brandon Truter decided to play with the following team: Veli Mothwa, Thembela Sikhakhane, Mbongeni Gumede, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Riaan Hanamub, Keagan Buchanan, George Maluleka, Makhehlene Makhaula, Dumisani Zuma, Lehlohonolo Majoro and Augustine Chidi Kwem.
The home team had on the bench: Jean Noel Amonome, Bongi Ntuli, Ethan Brooks, Veluyeke Zulu, Matarr Ceesay, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Mxolisi Kunene, Sandile Khumalo and Repo Malepe.
Substitutions
AmaZulu made 3 changes: D. Zuma for B. Ntuli (46′), K. Buchanan for V. Zulu (66′) and G. Maluleka for E. Brooks (66′).
Chippa United – Formation
Chippa United
Chippa United started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
Daine Klate played with: Lloyd Junior Kazapua, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Abdi Banda, Roscoe Pietersen, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Thabiso Lebitso, Siphesihle Mkhize, Azola Matrose, Siphelele Luthuli, Andile Mbenyane and Elmo Kambindu.
These were the players on the bench: Diego Appollis, Thulani Mini, Sirgio Kammies, Aviwe Mqokozo, Azola Ntsabo, Justice Chabalala, Chaine Sipho, Shaquille Abrahams and Trevor Mathiane.
Substitutions
Chippa United made 5 changes: A. Banda for T. Mathiane (52′), E. Kambindu for J. Chabalala (71′), A. Matrose for S. Abrahams (71′), A. Mbenyane for D. Appollis (80′) and A. Mbenyane for D. Appollis (80′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Moroka Swallows – Stellenbosch – 1-2
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Golden Arrows – 2-1
- AmaZulu – Chippa United – 1-2
- Orlando Pirates – TS Galaxy – 2-0
