Richards Bay FC vs AmaZulu, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 22'
- 45'+2': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 45'+2'
- 52': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Goal at 52'
- 61': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 61'
- 70': Gape Moralo (AmaZulu) Substitution at 70'
- 73': Hendrick Ekstein (AmaZulu) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 74'
- 80': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay FC) Penalty - Scored at 80'
- 82': Nkosikhona Radebe (AmaZulu) Goal at 82'
- 86': Moses Shummah (AmaZulu) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Philani Sithebe (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Sanele Simelane (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Keenan Phillips (AmaZulu) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 AMA |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 6 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 43.3 | Possession | 56.7 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 275 | Accurate Passes | 370 |
| 358 | Passes | 468 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 17 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 30 | Clearances | 22 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 15 | Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu  |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 3 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 8 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 50 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
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