Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 4'
- 23': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 23'
- 28': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 28'
- 43': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Goal at 43'
- 45': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 50'
- 59': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
- 60': Lesiba Nku (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 69': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 82': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 82'
- 82': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 82'
- 85': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
STE![]() |
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13 | Fouls | 11 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
4 | Saves | 1 |
30.5 | Possession | 69.5 |
6 | SHOTS | 6 |
2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
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 |
1 | 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: Danie Craven Stadium
Location: Stellenbosch, 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
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
24 | Thabo Moloisane ![]() |
14 | Siviwe Nkwali |
2 | Turan Manafov |
20 | Sanele Barns |
18 | Andre De Jong ![]() |
21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
29 | Thapelo Mokobodi ![]() |
9 | Ashley Cupido |
11 | Langelihle Phili |
34 | Devon Titus |
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
25 | Simphiwe Mcineka ![]() |
47 | Sbani Khumalo |
37 | Sbangani Zulu |
36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
8 | Thabani Zuke |
6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
7 | Frank Mhango ![]() |
19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
33 | Wandile Ngema |
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