Royal AM vs Richards Bay, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 2': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 2'
- 40': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Substitution at 40'
- 45'+1': Thabisa Ndelu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 46'
- 45'+1': Kabelo Mahlasela (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 46'
- 45': Sedwyn George (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 65': Austin Dube (Richards Bay) Substitution at 65'
- 82': Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay) Substitution at 82'
- 83': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 83'
- 86': Hopewell Cele (Royal AM) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 48.7 | Possession | 51.3 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | 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 | 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: Harry Gwala Stadium
Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 20 | +25 | 47 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
Line-Ups
Royal AM (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Xolani Ngcobo (GK) |
| 13 | Lesego Manganyi |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 15 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 26 | Sibusiso Magaqa |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 33 | Sera Motebang |
| 18 | Sanele Radebe |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
Richards Bay (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 77 | Siboniso Conco |
South African Premier News
South African league leaders Orlando Pirates announced their participation at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina (May 27 - June 1) on Thursday.
Controversy already surrounds Mamelodi Sundowns' Betway Premiership visit to Orbit College in Rustenburg on Tuesday before a ball has been kicked, after Miguel Cardoso criticised the scheduling of the fixture.
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.
The 'big three' of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have all been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup, so several teams can stake their claims as legitimate challengers in this weekend's quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs urgently need to bounce back from a dismal Soweto derby defeat when they visit Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.
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