Siwelele vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Nyiko Mobbie (Siwelele) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 63'
- 68': Tebogo Potsane (Siwelele) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Yandisa Mfolozi (Siwelele) Substitution at 68'
- 75': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Thabang Mahlangu (Siwelele) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Christian Basomboli (Siwelele) Substitution at 77'
Statistics
| SIW |
||
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 40.7 | Possession | 59.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 0 | 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
Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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
Siwelele (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Ricardo Goss (GK) |
| 33 | Siyabonga Ndebele |
| 5 | Thabo Makhele |
| 3 | Neo Rapoo |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 10 | Vincent Pule |
| 18 | Siphelele Luthuli |
| 23 | Grant Margeman |
| 25 | Siviwe Magidigidi |
| 7 | Lyle Lakay |
| 17 | Ghamphani Lungu |
Richards Bay (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
| 11 | Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
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