Richards Bay FC vs AmaZulu, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 35': Ethan Duncan Brooks (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 35'
- 37': Rowan Human (Amazulu) Goal at 37'
- 45': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 45'
- 45': Thando Buthelezi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Langelihle Mhlongo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 46': Somila Ntsundwana (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 46'
- 48': Wayde Jooste (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 48'
- 55': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 66': Etiosa Ighodaro (Amazulu) Goal at 66'
- 69': Ethan Duncan Brooks (Amazulu) Goal at 69'
- 71': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 71'
- 74': Langelihle Mhlongo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 74'
- 77': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Sede Junior Dion (Amazulu) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 78'
- 86': Keegan Allan (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 86'
- 89': Boniface Haba (Amazulu) Substitution at 89'
- 89': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Goal at 91'
Statistics
 AMA |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 54.7 | Possession | 45.3 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 5 | 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Keegan Allan  |
| 38 | Romario Dlamini |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 14 | Siyethemba Sithebe Mnguni |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 23 | Justice Figuareido |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
AmaZulu (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 23 | Ramahlwe Mphahlele |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 26 | Wayde Jooste |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 8 | Ben Motshwari |
| 18 | Ethan Duncan Brooks |
| 9 | Etiosa Ighodaro |
| 21 | Rowan Human |
| 19 | Tshepang Moremi |
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