DURBAN. Golden Arrows and Sekhukhune United didn’t manage to score any goal on Sunday. Golden Arrows was vastly better in terms of ball possession (68%).
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Sunday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Akona Zenith Makhalima with the collaboration of Buyisile Ngqambiyana and Happy Nhlanhla. The 4th official was Xola Sitela. The weather was clear. The temperature was hot at 25 degrees Celsius or 77.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 87%.
Match Statistics
Golden Arrows
0 - 0
Sekhukhune United
- ! 68 Ball Possession 32
Shots
- 10 Total 4
- 4 On Target 2
- 6 Off Target 2
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 105 Attack 102
- 71 Dangerous attack 29
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 1
- 3 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 17 Total 14
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 2 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Golden Arrows was in firm control of the ball 68% while Sekhukhune United was struggling with a 32% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Golden Arrows was more aggressive with 71 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 4 were on target. However, that was not enough Golden Arrows to win the match.
Golden Arrows shot 10 times, 4 on target, 6 off target. On the opposite side, Sekhukhune United shot 4 times, 2 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows received 2 yellow cards (Saziso Magawana and Siyavuya Ndlovu). On the opposite side, Sekhukhune United received 2 yellow cards (Kamohelo Mokotjo and Katlego Mkhabela).
Match Timeline
Standings
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After this contest, Golden Arrows will have 29 points like Sekhukhune United and Royal AM to hold in the 10th place. Talking about the opposition, Sekhukhune United will have 29 points like Golden Arrows and Royal AM to sit in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Golden Arrows will play away against Chippa United on the 20th of May with a 7-3 head to head stats in favor of Golden Arrows (7 draws).
Sekhukhune United will host SuperSport United on the 20th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Golden Arrows – Formation
Golden Arrows started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
The manager Vusumuzi Vilakazi decided to play with the following team: Sifiso Mlungwana, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Ntsikelelo Nxadi, Themba Mantshiyane, Sbonelo Cele, Pule Mmodi, Siyabonga Given Khumalo, Velemseni Ndwandwe, Saziso Magawana, Ntsako Makhubela and Knox Mutizwa.
The home team had on the bench: Ryan Moon, Bongumusa Nkosi, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Thubelihle Magubane, Nqobeko Dlamini, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo, Nduduzo Sibiya and Divine Lunga.
Substitutions
Golden Arrows made 2 changes: Saziso Magawana for Nduduzo Sibiya (61′) and Siyabonga Khumalo for Divine Lunga (67′).
