Magesi FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 12': Nyakala Raphadu (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 12'
- 45': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Kgomotso Mosadi (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Siphesihle Kunene (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Mcedi Vandala (Magesi FC) Penalty - Scored at 47'
- 51': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 51'
- 55': Asimbonge Mdunge (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 55': Lehlegonolo Mokone (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 55'
- 66': Khonadzeo Muvhango (Magesi FC) Substitution at 66'
- 71': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 71'
- 75': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Motsie Matima (Magesi FC) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Neo Mashego (Magesi FC) Substitution at 81'
Statistics
 RBFC |
MAG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 63 | Possession | 37 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 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: Seshego Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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
Magesi FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone  |
| 4 | Tshepo Makgoga |
| 6 | Samuel Darpoh |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 49 | Diteboho Mofokeng |
| 42 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 15 | Tlou Tholang Masegela |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 38 | Abbey Junior Seseane |
| 39 | Sifiso Luthuli |
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Siphesihle Mtshali (GK) |
| 49 | Nkosiyethu Mkhabela |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 45 | Baggio Nashixwa |
| 53 | Sanele Simelane |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
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