Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Richards Bay FC
    FT
    0 - 2
    Mamelodi Sundowns
    • 19': Arthur
    • 66': Lucas Ribeiro

    About

    Richards Bay FC are hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

    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

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    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

    Competition: South African Premiership

    Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
    Location: Durban, South Africa

    South African Premier Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Orlando Pirates 30 +46 69
    2 Mamelodi Sundowns 30 +36 68
    3 Kaizer Chiefs 30 +14 54
    4 AmaZulu 30 +4 47
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    RBFC Richards Bay FC (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 Yellow Card
    6 Tlakusani Mthethwa
    20 Moses Mthembu Yellow Card
    9 Yamela Mbuthuma Yellow Card
    45 Somila Ntsundwana
    17 Thulani Gumede
    Richards Bay FC Substitutes:
    Ntlonelo Bomelo, Radebe Sabelo, Siyabonga Dube, Thabisa Ndelu, Romario Dlamini, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Thabiso Kutumela, Justice Figuareido, Ian Otieno.

    MSU 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 Yellow Card
    9 Arthur
    Mamelodi Sundowns Substitutes:
    Divine Lunga, Lebohang Maboe, Kutlwano Letlhaku, Tashreeq Matthews, Peter Shalulile, Neo Maema, Rushine De Reuck, Jody February, Iqraam Rayners.

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