PETERSBURG. Marumo Gallants FC topped Cape Town City to win 2-1. R. Chivaviro was the key for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was Marumo Gallants FC to strike first with a goal of R. Chivaviro at the 42′. Then it was a goal in the 84′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, R. Chivaviro gave the win to Marumo Gallants FC in the 90′ minute with a goal scoring a double. Cape Town City was surely superior in terms of ball possession (62%).
The match was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium stadium in Petersburg on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Michael Mosemeng with the collaboration of Jantjie Thamsanqa Dlamini and Modisa Moretsi. The 4th official was Romeo Matibidi. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 16.7 degrees Celsius or 62.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 62%.
Match Statistics
- ! 38 Ball Possession 62
Shots
- 4 Total 2
- 3 On Target 1
- 1 Off Target 1
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 55 Attack 62
- 26 Dangerous attack 43
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 6
Fouls
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Cape Town City had a superior ball possession 62% while Marumo Gallants FC was struggling with a 38% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Cape Town City had a more offensive attitude with 43 dangerous attacks and 2 shots of which 1 were on target. Even so, Marumo Gallants FC was able to find the solution to win this encounter.
Marumo Gallants FC shot 4 times, 3 on target, 1 off target. Regarding the opposition, Cape Town City shot 2 times, 1 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Marumo Gallants FC received 1 yellow card (C. Ngema). On the opposite side, Cape Town City received 2 yellow cards (T. Mkhize and T. Fielies).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Marumo Gallants FC will have 13 points like Cape Town City to hold in the 11th place. On the other side, Cape Town City will stay with 13 points like Marumo Gallants FC to remain in the 12th 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 statistic.
Cape Town City will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 19th of March with a 2-1 head to head in favor of Cape Town City (2 draws).
Marumo Gallants FC – Formation
Marumo Gallants FC
73'
40'
42', 90'Marumo Gallants FC started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
The manager Dan Malesela decided to play with the following team: Washington Arubi, Thato Khiba, Ismaël Olivier Toure, Tshepo Gumede, Lebohang Mabotja, Sibusiso Kumalo, Katlego Otladisa, Celimpilo Ngema, Sizwe Mdlinzo, Joseph Molangoane and Sibeko.
The home team had on the bench: Matome Kgoetyane, Lucky Mohomi, Letsie Koapeng, Lesiba Nku, Ranga Chivaviro, Ismail Watenga, Cheick Bamba Soumahoro, Boitumelo Pheko and Mpambaniso Monde.
Substitutions
Marumo Gallants FC made 3 changes: S. Sibeko for R. Chivaviro (38′), C. Ngema for M. Mphambaniso (73′) and K. Otladisa for N. Lesiba (73′).
Cape Town City – Formation
Cape Town City
Cape Town City started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Eric Tinkler played with: Darren Keet, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Taariq Fielies, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Kajally Drammeh, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Thabo Nodada, Lyle Lakay, Luke Daniels and Darwin Gonzalez.
They had on the bench: Keanu Cupido, Taahir Goedeman, Mpho Makola, Khanyisa Erick Mayo, Jordan Bender, Bongani Mpandle, Mark Van Heerden, Jaedin Rhodes and Wayde Lekay.
Substitutions
Cape Town City made 5 changes: F. Idumba for K. Cupido (25′), L. Daniels for K. Mayo (46′), T. Nodada for M. Makola (63′), K. Drammeh for J. Rhodes (63′) and M. Mdantsane for W. Lekay (76′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Marumo Gallants FC – Cape Town City – 2-1
- Royal AM – Mamelodi Sundowns – 0-3
- Orlando Pirates – Kaizer Chiefs – 0-1
