Richards Bay vs Amazulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 14'
- 16': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Goal at 16'
- 27': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 27'
- 40': Sandile Mthethwa (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 40'
- 60': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 68': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 78': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 78'
- 84': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Goal at 84'
- 87': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Olwethu Nzimande (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Ian Otieno (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+2': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
AMA |
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|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 56.4 | Possession | 43.6 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 14 | +8 | 25 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
Amazulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
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