Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 30': Aden Mccarthy (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 30'
- 35': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 35'
- 42': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 42'
- 45': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 57'
- 60': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 60'
- 62': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 62'
- 66': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 67'
- 68': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Thabani Zuke (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
- 85': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
KAI![]() |
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10 | Fouls | 16 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
5 | Saves | 1 |
30.2 | Possession | 69.8 |
2 | SHOTS | 16 |
1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
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 | 3 |
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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
3 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +6 | 15 |
4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
35 | Aden Mccarthy ![]() |
84 | Inácio Santos |
48 | Bradley Cross |
2 | James Monyane |
8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
21 | Thabo Cele |
5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
47 | Wandile Duba |
7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
99 | Makabi Lilepo |
Richards Bay (4-3-2-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
47 | Sbani Khumalo |
26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
20 | Moses Mthembu |
14 | Lundi Mahala |
19 | Siyabonga Nzama ![]() |
17 | Thulani Gumede |
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