Richards Bay FC vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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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
 ARR |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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
Venue: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
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  |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
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 |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 40 | Lungelo Nguse |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
South African Premier News
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After Sport, Arts & Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's ultimatum that SAFA put in place a viable plan for the rollout of VAR technology or face a recall of funds, the association acknowledged delays, but said the money remains secure.
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After their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first leg win over Sekhukhune United, Orlando Pirates will look to get another victory over Cedric Kaze's side when they host them in the South African Premiership on Tuesday.