Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 26': Lungelo Dube (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 26'
- 31': Brandon Junior Theron (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 31'
- 45': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 66': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Blessing Andile Mchunu (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 74': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Siboniso Conco (Richards Bay) Substitution at 74'
- 75': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Goal at 75'
- 79': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Moyela Libamba (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 79'
- 84': Tshepo Wilson Mabua (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 89': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90'+2': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 92'
- 90'+5': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 95'
Statistics
ARR |
||
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 44.2 | Possession | 55.8 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Mpumalanga Stadium
Location: Hammarsdale, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 5 | Gladwin Shitolo |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 35 | Themba Mantshiyane |
| 42 | Brandon Junior Theron  |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 23 | Lungelo Dube |
| 12 | Velemseni Ndwandwe |
| 9 | Ryan Moon |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 18 | Siyabonga Dube |
| 11 | Thabiso Kutumela |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
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