Richards Bay vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 32': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 32'
- 34': Elson Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 34'
- 45'+4': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 49'
- 45': Giovanni Philander (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Tshepo Wilson Mabua (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
- 62': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
- 74': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 74'
- 82': Kitso Mangolo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 82'
- 84': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Kitso Mangolo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
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RBFC |
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6 | Fouls | 12 |
0 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
5 | Saves | 4 |
59.2 | Possession | 40.8 |
12 | SHOTS | 12 |
4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
0.3 | 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 |
6 | 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: Princess Magogo 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 (3-4-1-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
8 | Thabani Zuke |
72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua ![]() |
25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa ![]() |
20 | Moses Mthembu |
35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
47 | Sbani Khumalo |
26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
7 | Frank Mhango |
14 | Lundi Mahala ![]() |
Chippa United (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
30 | Thabang Molaoa |
4 | Idumba Fasika |
25 | Sirgio Kammies |
27 | Malebogo Modise |
28 | Boy Madingwane |
8 | Khaya Mfecane |
20 | Goodman Mosele |
26 | Bandile Dlamini |
9 | Justice Figuareido |
45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
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