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
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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
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 22 | +29 | 53 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 22 | +31 | 51 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 22 | +3 | 37 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 20 | +7 | 36 |
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 |
South African Premier News
South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.
South Africa will host Panama on Friday in Durban -- the first of two friendlies over the course of the international break -- before facing them again in Cape Town next Tuesday.
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams has urged South Africa fans to support Lyle Foster, suggesting that the under-fire striker's struggles at Burnley have affected his confidence.
The early exit of South Africa's so-called 'big three' of Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs ensured that whoever lifts this season's Nedbank Cup, it will go down as an upset - and the semi-finals could yet see even bigger shocks.
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