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
 PFC |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
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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