Premier League: Golden Arrows tops SuperSport United after recovering from a 1-2 deficit
DURBAN. Golden Arrows found a way to turn the table against SuperSport United.
DURBAN. Golden Arrows found a way to turn the table against SuperSport United. Golden Arrows was vastly superior ball possession (66%) was among the key factors of its victory.
Also, SuperSport United had 2 players sent off: T. Gabuza (55′ for a red card) and I. Rayners (63′ for a red card).
The match was played at the Princess Magogo Stadium stadium in Durban on Saturday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant around 23.4 degrees Celsius or 74.12 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 95%.
Match Statistics
Golden Arrows was in firm control of the ball 66% while SuperSport United was struggling with a 34% ball possession.
Golden Arrows was more aggressive with 76 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 3 were on target. Which is one of the reasons Golden Arrows won the match.
Golden Arrows shot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target. On the other side, SuperSport United shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Golden Arrows received 3 yellow cards (K. Mutizwa, N. Sibisi and P. S. Mmodi). On the opposite side, No yellow cards were issued to SuperSport United.
Also, SuperSport United didn’t manage to end the match with 11 players after
After playing this contest, Golden Arrows will have 25 points to stay in the 10th place. On the opposite side, SuperSport United will stay with 26 points like Cape Town City to stay in the 8th place.
Match Events
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12'12'
J. Webber (Penalty)
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21'21'
N. Sibiya (Penalty)
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24'24'
K. Mutizwa
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26'26'
S. Rasebotja
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35'35'
N. Sibisi
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55'55'
T. Gabuza
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60'60'
V. Ndwandwe
L. Dube
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60'60'
S. Conco
S. Cele
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60'60'
S. Maziko
A. Ngoma
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63'63'
I. Rayners
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65'65'
P. S. Mmodi
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68'68'
L. Fleurs
S. Rasebotja
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70'70'
M. Gumede
S. N. Ndlovu
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77'77'
K. Mutizwa
M. Gumede
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79'79'
V. Ndwandwe
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80'80'
T. Mbatha
S. Ngobeni
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82'82'
G. J. Lungu
S. Ngobeni
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83'83'
L. Mtshali
K. Mutizwa
Next match
In the upcoming Premier League match, Golden Arrows will host Stellenbosch on the 6th of April with a 1-1 head to head record.
SuperSport United will host Chippa United on the 5th of April with a 7-2 head to head in favor of SuperSport United (8 draws).
Golden Arrows: Formation and Lineups
Golden Arrows started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Lehlohonolo Seema chose to play with the following team: Nkosingiphile Gumede, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Sbonelo Cele, Thabani Zuke, Lungelo Dube, Nduduzo Sibiya, Themba Mantshiyane, Nqobeko Dlamini, Knox Mutizwa and Pule Mmodi.
Substitutes
Golden Arrows made 4 changes: L. Dube for V. Ndwandwe (60′), S. Cele for S. Conco (60′), S. N. Ndlovu for M. Gumede (70′) and K. Mutizwa for L. Mtshali (83′).
SuperSport United: Formation and Lineups
SuperSport United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
On the other side, Kaitano Tembo played with: Ronwen Williams, Keenan Phillips, Kegan Johannes, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Sifiso Ngobeni, Jesse Donn, Jamie Craig Webber, Aubrey Ngoma, Iqraam Rayners, Thamsanqa Gabuza and Rasebotja Selaelo.
Substitutes
SuperSport United made 3 changes: A. Ngoma for S. Maziko (60′), S. Rasebotja for L. Fleurs (68′) and S. Ngobeni for T. Mbatha (80′).
Results of the day
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Saragna
I am one of the main columnists for Lootrs.com. I have been writing about football for the last 2 years. I am a decent club player, but I have never reached those heights. Interested in the nextgen. Favorite players: Ronaldo, Messi, Salah, Jamie Vardy, and Michail Antonio.
