Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 4': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 4'
- 23': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 23'
- 28': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 28'
- 43': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Goal at 43'
- 45': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 50'
- 59': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
- 60': Lesiba Nku (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 69': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 82': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 82'
- 82': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 82'
- 85': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 RBFC |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 30.5 | Possession | 69.5 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 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: Danie Craven Stadium
Location: Stellenbosch, 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
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane  |
| 14 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 2 | Turan Manafov |
| 20 | Sanele Barns |
| 18 | Andre De Jong |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 9 | Ashley Cupido |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
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