Richards Bay vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 12': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 12'
- 14': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 14'
- 45': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Langelihle Mhlongo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Goal at 52'
- 56': Samuel Nana (Polokwane City) Substitution at 56'
- 61': Monty Batlhabane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 61'
- 64': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 64'
- 69': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Goal at 69'
- 72': Mxolisi Macuphu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 73'
- 75': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 75'
- 82': Mduduzi Mdatsene (Richards Bay) Substitution at 82'
Statistics
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RBFC |
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14 | Fouls | 13 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
2 | Saves | 2 |
56.3 | Possession | 43.7 |
9 | SHOTS | 13 |
2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
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 |
3 | 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
5 | Keegan Allan |
3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
38 | Romario Dlamini |
7 | Thato Mohlamme |
6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
20 | Moses Mthembu ![]() |
27 | Ntlonelo Bomelo |
17 | Thulani Gumede |
23 | Justice Figuareido |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
4 | Bulelani Nikani |
43 | Ayabonga Gwangqa |
22 | Sinhle Makhubela |
8 | Thato Letshedi ![]() |
21 | Manuel Kambala |
14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
20 | Raymond Daniels |
11 | Oswin Appollis |
7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
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