Richards Bay FC vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 3': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 3'
- 39': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 39'
- 45'+1': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 46'
- 45': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 55': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Goal at 55'
- 65': Thabisa Ndelu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 65'
- 75': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 75'
- 79': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 85': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+1': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 91'
Statistics
 MAR |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 34.2 | Possession | 65.8 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi  |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 5 | Diala Manaka  |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 76 | Mlungisi Khumalo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
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