Lamontville Golden Arrows FC were beaten 1-0 by Amazulu in the Premier Soccer League on Saturday despite dominating possession. A solitary goal from Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya in the 65th minute decided a match where Arrows created more chances but lacked a cutting edge.
They are now 15 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. This result extends a patchy recent run of form that reads one win, one draw and two losses from their last four outings.
How the match unfolded
Arrows set up in a 4-3-3 formation and immediately took control of the ball, finishing the match with 61% possession. They out-shot their hosts 13 to 10, but only managed to force one save from the Amazulu goalkeeper. In contrast, Amazulu, organised in a 4-4-2 shape, were more clinical with their fewer opportunities.
The game's only goal came just after the hour mark. N. Radebe provided the assist for Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, who found the net to break the deadlock. Arrows had a higher expected goals figure of 0.99 compared to Amazulu's 0.62, underlining their wastefulness in front of goal. Amazulu goalkeeper Mzimela was a key figure, making key interventions to preserve his clean sheet.
A flurry of changes
Both managers made multiple substitutions in an attempt to influence the game. Arrows introduced Jerome Karlese and R Van Neel just before the hour mark, followed later by Hendrick Ekstein and S. Zikhali. None could find the equaliser, with Amazulu's defence holding firm under pressure. The visitors also earned four corners to Amazulu's two but could not capitalise.
Discipline was an issue, with the match seeing four yellow cards. Arrows' Nhlanhla Zwane was booked in the first half for a foul. Amazulu's Ethan Brooks, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and Thendo Mukumela also received cautions.
This loss follows a 4-0 victory over Chippa United last week. Their next challenge is a home fixture against 15th-placed Marumo Gallants on Wednesday, November 4. Fans can view the full fixtures schedule on our site. Arrows will be looking to return to winning ways and improve on a record of three goals scored and four conceded this season. Amazulu, meanwhile, move up to 11th place with nine points from their eight matches played.
Lamontville Golden Arrows FC have now lost two consecutive matches. The club's latest defeat, a 1-0 loss to Amazulu on Saturday, was confirmed by the league's official results. Golden Arrows are 8th in the Premier Soccer League with 8 points from 8 games. Their next match is at home against Marumo Gallants on Wednesday.
The Premier Soccer League confirmed the 1-0 defeat to Amazulu on Saturday, which leaves Golden Arrows 8th with 8 points from 8 games. The only goal was scored by Amazulu's Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, who is the league's top scorer. The club's recent form now reads one win, one draw and two losses from their last four matches.
