Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 17': Gladwin Shitolo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 17'
- 56': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 56'
- 61': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 76': Lungelo Dube (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 78'
- 80': Nhlanhla Zwane (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 80'
- 82': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 82'
- 87': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
ARR![]() |
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14 | Fouls | 13 |
0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
7 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
1 | Saves | 2 |
47.7 | Possession | 52.3 |
20 | SHOTS | 4 |
2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
0.1 | On Target % | 0.5 |
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 | 1 |
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
Golden Arrows (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
15 | Oumar Comara |
30 | Sbonelo Cele ![]() |
33 | Keenan Phillips |
41 | Nhlanhla Zwane ![]() |
24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
5 | Gladwin Shitolo ![]() |
18 | Sede Junior Dion |
36 | Philani Kumalo |
8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
47 | Sbani Khumalo |
37 | Sbangani Zulu |
20 | Moses Mthembu |
6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
14 | Lundi Mahala |
17 | Thulani Gumede |
34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
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