Absa Premiership: SuperSport United vs. AmaZulu
Date: 28 January 2014
Time: 19h30
Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium
After what coach Cavin Johnson described as a 'steal' following their 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates in their opening Absa Premiership game in 2014, SuperSport United are looking to wrap up another win against AmaZulu tonight at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Matsatsanta a Pitori could move well into second place if they overcome Craig Rosslee's stubborn side that held Bucs to a 1-all draw during midweek. Usuthu themselves are capable of overtaking SuperSport United with a win, though they have played more games.
SUPERSPORT UNITED:
Averages per game for the season:
Shots on goal: 13.1
Entries into final third: 63.2
Successful passes: 313.4
Possession: 49%
Successful tackles: 24.6
Last three results:
Orlando Pirates 1-2 SuperSport United (Niang 56’, Ndlovu 67’)
Polowane City 1-1 SuperSport United (Diouf 11’)
SuperSport United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (Khumalo 20’)
Key performers:
Defender: Aupa Moeketsi, 3.4 tackles per game
Midfielder: David Mathebula, 41.2 passes per game
Forward/Striker: Mame Niang, 2.7 shots per game
Top goal scorer:
Mame Niang (5)
Top assists:
Mame Niang (5)
AMAZULU:
Averages per game for the season:
Shots on goal: 11.3
Entries into final third: 68.5
Successful passes: 273.2
Possession: 48.7%
Successful tackles: 30.4
Last three results:
AmaZulu 1-1 Orlando Pirates (Nyadombo 67’)
AmaZulu 1-4 Kaizer Chiefs (Madondo 90’)
Golden Arrows 0-3 AmaZulu (Teyisa 5’, 33’, G. Dlamini 21’)
Key performers:
Defender:Carlington Nyadombo 3.7 tackles per game
Midfielder: Kulengani Madondo 42.6 passes per game
Forward/Striker: Bongani Ndulula, 1.3 shots per game
Top goal scorer:
Carlington Nyadombo, Goodman Dlamini & Bongani Ndulula (3)
Top assists:
Kulegani Madondo (4)
Key Stats:
With Matsatsantsa at home tonight against Usuthu, it seems that the hosts have another reason why they could walk away with all the three points. Cavin Johnson’s team boast amazing stats compared to the visitors tonight. They have shots on goal that stand at 13.1 as well as a successful pass rate of 313.4. However, AmaZulu will bank on their impressive entries into the final third that stands at 68.5, with SuperSport United managing a low 63.2.
