Polokwane City FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 31': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Goal at 31'
- 39': Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 39'
- 56': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 56'
- 66': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 66'
- 80': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Sapholwethu Kelepu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 80'
- 82': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 82'
- 84': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 86': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 86'
- 87': Levy Mashiane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Olwethu Nzimande (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+3': Mpho Mvundlela (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 45.5 | Possession | 54.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 6 | 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: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 12 | Saketso Moremi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
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