Absa Premiership – SuperSport United vs. Maritzburg United
Date: 2 April 2014
Time: 19:30
Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Despite their poor showing the CAF Confederation Cup this past weekend, SuperSport United have had a fair run in the Absa Premiership. Their last league encounter came off a 1-0 win over Moroka Swallows courtesy of a Thuso Phala strike.
SUPERSPORT UNITED:
Averages per game for the season:
Shots on goal: 12.6
Entries into final third: 63.8
Successful passes: 313.7
Possession: 50.8%
Successful tackles: 24.6
Last three results:
SuperSport United 1-4 Etoile Du Sahel (Manyama 45’)
Moroka Swallows 0-1 SuperSport United (Phala 69’)
Etoile Du Sahel 1-0 SuperSport United
Key performers:
Defender: Bevan Fransman, 2.6 tackles per game
Midfielder: David Mathebula 34.2 passes per game
Forward/Striker: Mame Niang 2.8 shots per game
Top goal scorer:
Mame Niang (7)
Top Assists:
Thuso Phala (6)
MARITZBURG UNITED:
Averages per game for the season:
Shots on goal: 11.2
Entries into final third: 67.8
Successful passes: 269.3
Possession: 48.9%
Successful tackles: 27.3
Last three results:
Platinum Stars 2-1 Maritzburg United (Mandaza 65’)
Platinum Stars 1-1 Maritzburg United (Isaacks 52’)
Maritzburg United 1-1 Bloemfontein Celtic (Sekotlong 45’ + 1)
Key performers:
Defender: Mario Booysen, 2.6 tackles per game
Midfielder: Michael Morton 39.1 passes per game
Forward/Striker: Yakubu Mohammed, 4 shots per game
Top goal scorer:
Thokozani Sekotlong (5)
Top assists:
Bhongolwethu Jayiya (5)
Key Stats:
This promises to be another entertaining clash with Maritzburg United looking to redeem themselves after losing 2-1 to Platinum Stars as they are still very much flirting with relegation. SuperSport United on the other hand are looking for a top four finish.
