Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

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Richards Bay are hosting Golden Arrows at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

  • 45': Shadrack Kobedi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
  • 55': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 55'
  • 55': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 55'
  • 67': Nduduzo Mhlongo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
  • 69': Somila Ntsundwana (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'

Statistics

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11 Fouls 15
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
4 Corner Kicks 2
2 Saves 1
62.8 Possession 37.2
10 SHOTS 6
1 ON GOAL 2
0.1 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
4 Blocked Shots 2
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

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
Full Standings

Line-Ups

RBFC Richards Bay (4-4-1-1)

No. Name
16 Jamal Salim (GK)
72 Tshepo Wilson Mabua
25 Simphiwe Mcineka
47 Sbani Khumalo
2 Fezile Gcaba
21 Langelihle Mhlongo
37 Sbangani Zulu
17 Thulani Gumede
33 Wandile Ngema
27 Ntlonelo Bomelo
30 Mfundo Thikazi

ARR Golden Arrows (4-3-3)

No. Name
34 Edward Maova (GK)
39 Ayanda Jiyane
5 Gladwin Shitolo
30 Sbonelo Cele
28 Thabo Matlaba
24 Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini
11 Nduduzo Sibiya
41 Nhlanhla Zwane
14 Angelo Van Rooi
37 Blessing Andile Mchunu
38 Siyanda Mthanti

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