Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
- 15': Tashreeq Matthews
- 27': Malibongwe Khoza
- 41': Iqraam Rayners (P)
- 62': Tashreeq Matthews
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Match Timeline
- 15': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 15'
- 27': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
- 30': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 30'
- 41': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Penalty - Scored at 41'
- 55': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 62': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 62'
- 67': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
- 73': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
- 79': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 83': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 83'
- 90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 RBFC |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 27.3 | Possession | 72.7 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Location: Pretoria, 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
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 5 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu  |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
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