Mthatha Bucks vs Uthongathi: result 2-1 and analysis
CupPreliminary RoundKick-off on December 13, 2017 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Mthatha Stadium, Mthatha
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What was the result of Mthatha Bucks vs Uthongathi?
Mthatha Bucks won 2-1 on December 13, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 30′206051Uthongathi
- 50′Linda BhenguMthatha Bucks (pen.)
- 117′205747Mthatha Bucks
Official lineup for Mthatha Bucks vs Uthongathi
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mthatha Bucks
- 11Linda Bhengu
- 27Loyiso Simandla
- 29Auguston Leonard
- 34T. Mashego
- 5W. Fukutwa
- 6S. Ntjolo
- 25M. Khumalo
- 42M. Rantabane
- 14H. Majadibodu
- 40B. Kama
- 16Andile Kwanele Mbanjwa
Uthongathi
- 8Athi Sitshwele
- 14Sifiso Mdluli
- 26T. Ndlela
- 1M. Mthimkhulu
- 10K. Zungu
- 20Sibusiso Mnguni
- 28P. Dlodlo
- 29D. Sibisi
- 5Siphamandla Themba Mtolo
- 21X. Slawula
- 41Tshepo Anthony Benside
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mthatha Bucks have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Uthongathi have 0, 0 and 0.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2017 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 1-3 | 1st Division |
| Dec 3, 2017 | Mbombela United(away) | 1-2 | 1st Division |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Ubuntu Cape Town FC(home) | 1-4 | 1st Division |
| Nov 18, 2017 | Black Leopards(away) | 0-2 | 1st Division |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Super Eagles(home) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
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Other matches in the same round
- Dec 12, 2017Super Eagles3-0Black Leopards
- Dec 12, 2017Stellenbosch3-0Mbombela United
- Dec 13, 2017Cape Town ALL Stars2-0Marumo Gallants
- Dec 13, 2017Jomo Cosmos2-2Ubuntu Cape Town
- Dec 13, 2017Witbank Spurs1-2Richards Bay
- Dec 13, 2017Royal Eagles3-0University of Pretoria
- Dec 13, 2017Highlands Park FC2-1Royal AM