Match Report
Eswatini went into the game 6th in the table on 3 points; Mauritius sat 5th on 6 — a 3-point gap. Mauritius's recent output lagged their position: 47th on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. Per game in the league, Eswatini were scoring 0.6 and conceding 1.9, Mauritius 0.7 and 1.7, against a competition average of 1.26 goals per team per game.
Eswatini had not won in 12 games.
The venue was Mbombela Stadium, with room for 28,900 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Eswatini led 2-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-3.
Goal scorers
Eswatini: Philani Thabo Mkhontfo (13'), Philani Thabo Mkhontfo (18'), Mayibongwe Mabuza (75') · Mauritius: Lindsay Rose (47'), Yannick Aristide (50'), Emmanuel Vincent (90')
Key stats
Possession: Eswatini 57% · Mauritius 43% · Total shots: 7-6 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 3-1