Richards Bay FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 24': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 24'
- 37': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 37'
- 48': Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay) Goal at 48'
- 58': Edson Castillo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 58'
- 72': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Goal at 72'
- 73': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 73'
- 80': Moegamat Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 80'
- 87': Mxolisi Macuphu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+2': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 92'
- 90'+5': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
 KAI |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 6 |
| 73.3 | Possession | 26.7 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +5 | 14 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 2 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali  |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 23 | Justice Figuareido |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 25 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 2 | Edmilson Dove |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 21 | Thabo Cele |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 9 | Ashley Du Preez |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
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