Richards Bay FC vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Richards Bay FC
  • 9': Moses Mthembu (P)
  • 65': Lundi Mahala
FT
2 - 2
Golden Arrows
  • 27': Lungelo Nguse
  • 50': Siyanda Mthanti

About

Richards Bay FC are hosting Golden Arrows at Richards Bay Stadium, Richards Bay, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

  • 9': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 9'
  • 27': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Goal at 27'
  • 45': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
  • 47': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 47'
  • 50': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 50'
  • 55': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
  • 61': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 61'
  • 65': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Goal at 65'
  • 67': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
  • 73': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 73'
  • 74': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 74'
  • 79': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
  • 82': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
  • 82': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
  • 83': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 83'
  • 90'+4': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 94'

Statistics

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11 Fouls 15
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
9 Corner Kicks 2
1 Saves 3
53.4 Possession 46.6
13 SHOTS 14
5 ON GOAL 3
0.4 On Target % 0.2
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
3 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

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, 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
Full Table

Line-Ups

RBFC Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Ian Otieno (GK)
8 Thabani Zuke
37 Sbangani Zulu
47 Sbani Khumalo
22 Lwandile Mabuya
6 Tlakusani Mthethwa Yellow Card
36 Lindokuhle Zikhali Yellow Card
20 Moses Mthembu
14 Lundi Mahala
18 Knox Mutizwa
33 Wandile Ngema
Richards Bay FC Substitutes:
Thembela Sikhakhane, Thabisa Ndelu, Siyabonga Nzama, Thulani Gumede, Luyanda Khumalo, Simphiwe Mcineka, Sanele Barns, Jamal Salim, Ntlonelo Bomelo.

ARR Golden Arrows (4-3-3)

No. Name
27 Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK)
15 Oumar Comara
4 Ayanda Jiyane
38 Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso
52 Khulekani Shezi
19 Isaac Cissé
24 Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini Yellow Card
25 Ayabulela Maxwele
40 Lungelo Nguse
36 Philani Kumalo Yellow Card
8 Siyanda Mthanti
Golden Arrows Substitutes:
Sboniso Madonsela, Nduduzo Sibiya, Mfanuvela Mafuleka, Sede Junior Dion, Edward Maova, Lungelo Dube, Angelo Van Rooi, Bongani Cele, Jerome Karlese.

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