Richards Bay vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Lethabo Modimoeng (Orbit College) Goal at 14'
- 31': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 31'
- 35': Lethabo Modimoeng (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 35'
- 38': Knox Mutizwa (Richards Bay) Goal at 38'
- 42': Thuso Moleleki (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 42'
- 45': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Monnapule Saleng (Orbit College) Goal at 51'
- 60': Sbani Khumalo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 60'
- 61': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 61'
- 72': Thabang Nhlapo (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 72'
- 73': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 73'
- 79': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 82': Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 82'
- 85': Ramahlwe Mphahlele (Orbit College) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+3': Mbulelo Wagaba (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
| RBFC |
||
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Saves | 0 |
| 38.9 | Possession | 61.1 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, 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
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo  |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 9 | Ntlonelo Bomelo |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
Orbit College (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 4 | Olaoleng Mokgosi |
| 19 | Yanga Madiba |
| 21 | Katlego Mkhabela |
| 15 | Given Thibedi |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 9 | Lethabo Modimoeng |
| 11 | Thuso Moleleki |
| 14 | Mbulelo Wagaba |
| 10 | Monnapule Saleng |
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