Richards Bay vs Amazulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 14': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 14'
- 16': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Goal at 16'
- 27': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 27'
- 40': Sandile Mthethwa (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 40'
- 60': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 68': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 78': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 78'
- 84': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Goal at 84'
- 87': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Olwethu Nzimande (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Ian Otieno (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+2': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
AMA |
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|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 56.4 | Possession | 43.6 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 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: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 20 | +25 | 47 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
Amazulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
South African Premier News
South African league leaders Orlando Pirates announced their participation at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina (May 27 - June 1) on Thursday.
Controversy already surrounds Mamelodi Sundowns' Betway Premiership visit to Orbit College in Rustenburg on Tuesday before a ball has been kicked, after Miguel Cardoso criticised the scheduling of the fixture.
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.
The 'big three' of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have all been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup, so several teams can stake their claims as legitimate challengers in this weekend's quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs urgently need to bounce back from a dismal Soweto derby defeat when they visit Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.
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