Richards Bay vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 19': Arthur (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 19'
- 35': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 35'
- 36': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 36'
- 44': Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 44'
- 60': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 60'
- 66': Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 66'
- 71': Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
- 75': Lebohang Maboe (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Rushine De Reuck (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 77'
- 79': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Radebe Sabelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 84': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
 MSU |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 67.4 | Possession | 32.6 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 15 | +17 | 35 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 15 | +17 | 32 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | +9 | 30 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 17 | +3 | 30 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali  |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Denis Onyango (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 14 | Terrence Mashego |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 19 | Kobamelo Kodisang |
| 10 | Lucas Ribeiro |
| 9 | Arthur |
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