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 | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
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
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