Match Report
The table gap was wide: 22 points between Royal AM (5th, 47 pts) and Baroka (16th, 25 pts). The last five rounds placed Royal AM no better than 15th for form, against 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.73/1.33 for Baroka and 1.43/1.03 for Royal AM (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.
Baroka had not won in 7 games. Royal AM carried an 8-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Over the last five, Baroka had taken 1 of 15 points to Royal AM's 11.
Peter Mokaba Stadium, capacity 41,733, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Baroka: S. Sithole (83')
Key stats
Total shots: 1-0 · On target: 1-0