Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 45': Shadrack Kobedi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Yamela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 55': David Lukhele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 55'
- 55': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 55'
- 67': Nduduzo Mhlongo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Somila Ntsundwana (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
Statistics
ARR |
RBFC![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 62.8 | Possession | 37.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.1 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 | Kaizer Chiefs | 21 | +9 | 39 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 23 | +3 | 38 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 2 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
| 27 | Ntlonelo Bomelo |
| 30 | Mfundo Thikazi |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 39 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 5 | Gladwin Shitolo |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele |
| 28 | Thabo Matlaba |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
| 37 | Blessing Andile Mchunu |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
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.
In the almost impossible event that Mohamed Salah touched down in South Africa to continue his club career in the PSL, these are the clubs that would suit him best.
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