Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay 2025-26 South African Premiership
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 17': Gladwin Shitolo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 17'
- 56': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 56'
- 61': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Ayabulela Maxwele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 61'
- 76': Lungelo Dube (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 78'
- 80': Nhlanhla Zwane (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 80'
- 82': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Goal at 82'
- 87': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 90'
Game Information
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premiership Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3 | Durban City | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| +3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| +2 | Marumo Gallants | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| +2 | Sekhukhune United | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Statistics
ARR |
||
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 47.7 | Possession | 52.3 |
| 20 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Golden Arrows (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 15 | Oumar Comara |
| 30 | Sbonelo Cele  |
| 33 | Keenan Phillips |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 5 | Gladwin Shitolo |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
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