Chippa United falls to Sekhukhune United in a game full of emotion
Sekhukhune United defeated Chippa United 2-1 in a Premier Soccer League match played at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Pietersburg on Tuesday.
Chippa United started the match strong and took the lead in the 7th minute thanks to a goal from B. Eva Nga, assisted by S. Baloni. However, Chippa United’s joy was short-lived, as Sekhukhune United equalized in the 50th minute thanks to a goal by T. Monare, assisted by K. Makgalwa.
The match became very contested in the second half, and Chippa United was affected by the expulsion of S. Kammies in the 58th minute. Ultimately, Sekhukhune United took the victory thanks to a goal from T. Monare, who became the hero of the match.
Sekhukhune United dominated the match in ball possession, with 69% possession, and also in shots on goal (6 compared to 4 from Chippa United). Despite the many fouls committed by both teams (11 from Sekhukhune United and 12 from Chippa United), Sekhukhune United was more disciplined, receiving only 2 yellow cards, while Chippa United received 5 yellow cards and one red.
The match was a clear example of the fight and drama that can be found in the Premier Soccer League. Sekhukhune United clung to the victory, while Chippa United will need to improve if they want to fight for the top spots in the table.
Substitutions chippa united: at minute 46 B. Majogoro came in and X. Sithole went out., at minute 46 C. Martin came in and B. Madingwane went out., at minute 69 T. Moloa came in and B. Eva Nga went out.
Substitutions sekhukhune united: at minute 62 C. Ashby came in and V. Mncube went out., at minute 69 C. Ohizu came in and L. Mntambo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sekhukhune United
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Chippa United
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