RICHARDS BAY. Mamelodi Sundowns tops Richards Bay with a 2-0 win with a goal from C. Mailula (40′) and a goal from H. Domingo (67′).
The match was played at the Richards Bay Sports Stadium stadium in Richards Bay. The referee was Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka who had the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Xolani Boneni. The 4th official was Philangenkosi Khumalo. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 16.7 degrees Celsius or 62.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 96%.
Match Statistics
- 45 Ball Possession 55
Shots
- 8 Total 15
- 3 On Target 7
- 5 Off Target 8
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 85 Attack 125
- 65 Dangerous attack 97
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 7
- 1 Off Sides 5
Fouls
- 6 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Mamelodi Sundowns had a strong ball possession 55% while Richards Bay was struggling with a 45% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Mamelodi Sundowns was more aggressive with 97 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 7 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Mamelodi Sundowns won the match.
Richards Bay shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Mamelodi Sundowns shot 15 times, 7 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Richards Bay received 2 yellow cards (Salim Jamal Magoola and Sanele Barns). On the opposite side, Mamelodi Sundowns didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Richards Bay will stay with 26 points to hold in the 3rd place. Talking about the opposition, Mamelodi Sundowns will have 37 points to sit in the 1st place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Richards Bay will play away against Moroka Swallows on the 5th of February with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Richards Bay (0 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns will play away agasint Marumo Gallants FC on the 13th of May with a 3-0 head to head stats in favor of Mamelodi Sundowns (2 draws).
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
69'
46'
Richards Bay started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Vasili Manousakis decided to play with the following team: Jamal Salim, Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Sanele Barns, Nkanyiso Zungu, Mpho Mathebula, Siphamandla Themba Mtolo, Sakhile Hlongwa and Somila Ntsundwana.
The home team had on the bench: Moses Mthembu, Ovella Ochieng, Luvuyo Memela, L. Mabuya, Kaketso Majadibodu, Romario Dlamini, Katleho Makateng, Yamela Mbuthuma and Malcolm Jacobs.
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 6 changes: Sakhile Hlongwa for Yanela Mbuthuma (46′), Siphamandla Mtolo for Luvuyo Memela (46′), Nkanyiso Zungu for Moses Mthembu (76′), Somila Ntsundwana for Sphelele Mkhulise (84′), Somila Ntsundwana for Ovella Ochieng (84′) and Sanele Barns for Lwandile Mabuya (90′).
Mamelodi Sundowns – Formation
Mamelodi Sundowns
67'
Mamelodi Sundowns started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Rhulani Mokwena played with: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Domingo, Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende, Cassius Mailula, Neo Maema and Themba Zwane.
These were the players on the bench: Gift Motupa, Sifiso Ngobeni, Gastón Sirino, Rushine De Reuck, Lesedi Alton Kapinga, Andile Ernest Jali, Denis Masinde Onyango, Sphelele Mkhulise and Sipho Mbule.
Substitutions
Mamelodi Sundowns made 4 changes: Haashim Domingo for Sipho Mbule (84′), Themba Zwane for Gastón Sirino (85′), Neo Maema for Andile Jali (90′) and Marcelo Allende for Gift Motupa (90′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
