DURBAN. Golden Arrows crushes Moroka Swallows 4-0 with goals of N. Sibiya (13′ pen), P. S. Mmodi (14′), N. Sibiya (66′) and N. Dlamini (70′).
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Olani Jethro Kwinda with the help of Kgara Mokoena and Athuxolo Madela. The 4th official was Lalelani Mngadi. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 21.4 degrees Celsius or 70.45 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 84%.
Match Statistics
- 48 Ball Possession 52
Shots
- 9 Total 12
- 7 On Target 3
- 2 Off Target 9
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 85 Attack 92
- 67 Dangerous attack 100
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 3
Fouls
- 0 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Golden Arrows was in possession of the ball for 48% of the time vs. Moroka Swallows that controlled the ball for 52% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Moroka Swallows was more aggressive with 100 dangerous attacks and 12 shots of which 3 were on target. Still, Golden Arrows succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Golden Arrows shot 9 times, 7 on target, 2 off target. Regarding the opposition, Moroka Swallows shot 12 times, 3 on target, 9 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, Moroka Swallows received 3 yellow cards (K. Mngonyama, W. Letlabika and K. Allan).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Golden Arrows will have 11 points like AmaZulu, SuperSport United, Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs to hold in the 5th place. Talking about the opposition, Moroka Swallows will stay with 8 points to remain in the 14th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 17th of March with a 8-6 head to head record in favor of Golden Arrows (9 draws).
Moroka Swallows will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head.
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows
86'
13', 66'
Golden Arrows started with a 4-2-1-3 line-up (4-2-1-3).
The manager Vusumuzi Vilakazi decided to play with the following team: V. Ndwandwe, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Thabani Zuke, Ntsikelelo Nxadi, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Divine Lunga, Lungelo Dube, Nqobeko Dlamini, Pule Mmodi, Knox Mutizwa and Nduduzo Sibiya.
The home team had on the bench: Sbonelo Cele, Themba Mantshiyane, Bongumusa Nkosi, Gladwin Shitolo, Andile Fikizolo, Ryan Moon, Sazi Gumbi, Siyabonga Given Khumalo, Siyabonga Mbatha and Siyabonga Mbatha.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 4 changes: K. Mutizwa for S. Khumalo (65′), N. Sibiya for A. Fikizolo (81′), V. Ndwandwe for R. Moon (82′) and D. Lunga for T. Mantshiyane (86′).
Moroka Swallows – Formation
Moroka Swallows
34'
Moroka Swallows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Dylan Kerr played with: Thakasani Mbanjwa, Nicholus Lukhubeni, Kwanda Mngonyama, Keegan Allan, Yagan Sasman, Strydom Wambi, Darrel Matsheke, Pentjie Abel Zulu, Siboniso Lungelo Mtshali, Mwape Musonda and Tshediso Patjie.
The following players were sitting on the bench: Sanele Tshabalala, Thato Makua, Givemore Khupe, Phelelani Mvelase, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Wandisile Letlabika, Kagiso Malinga, Waseem Isaacs and Gregory Damons.
Substitutions
Moroka Swallows made 5 changes: Y. Sasman for W. Letlabika (37′), T. Patjie for T. Makua (63′), N. Lukhubeni for K. Malinga (63′), L. Mtshali for P. Mvelase (76′) and M. Musonda for T. Mthethwa (76′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Golden Arrows – Moroka Swallows – 4-0
- Chippa United – Marumo Gallants FC – 1-0
- Kaizer Chiefs – SuperSport United – 2-1
- Sekhukhune United – Stellenbosch – 1-1
