RICHARDS BAY. Chippa United had a spectacular comeback against Richards Bay. Richards Bay lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (59%).

The match was played at the Richards Bay Sports Stadium stadium in Richards Bay. The referee was Christopher Kistoor with the assistance of Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Xolani Boneni. The 4th official was Siyabonga Khumalo. The weather was rainy. The temperature was pleasant at 21.1 degrees Celsius or 70.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 90%.​

Match Statistics​

Richards Bay

2 - 3

Chippa United

  • 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
  • 11 Total 8
  • 3 On Target 4
  • 8 Off Target 4
  • 0 Shots blocked 0
  • 96 Attack 75
  • 76 Dangerous attack 62
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 9 Corners 2
Fouls
  • 12 Total 19
  • 1 Yellow Cards 2
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 7 Substitutions 5

Ball possession

Richards Bay had a superior ball possession 59% while Chippa United was struggling with a 41% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Richards Bay was more aggressive with 76 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 3 were on target. Nevertheless, Chippa United managed to find the solution to win this match.​

Richards Bay shot 11 times, 3 on target, 8 off target. Regarding the opposition, Chippa United shot 8 times, 4 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

Richards Bay received 1 yellow card (Langelihle Mhlongo). Talking about the opposition, Chippa United received 3 yellow cards (R. Maarman, M. Maphangule and ).

Match Timeline

Sakhile Hlongwa(goal)
22'
Somila Ntsundwana(goal)
25'
33'
33'
44'
45'
R. Maarman- Yellow
Romario Dlamini- sub ->Tshepo Mabua
46'
Langelihle Mhlongo- Yellow
49'
60'
M. Maphangule- sub ->S. Luthuli
60'
A. Mqokozo- sub ->S. Luthuli
68'
72'
M. Maphangule- Yellow
Abel Mabaso- sub ->Langelihle Mhlongo
75'
76'
A. Mqokozo(goal)
Ndiviwe Mdabuka- sub ->Luvuyo Memela
82'
82'
83'
A. Mqokozo(goal)E. Ighodaro
Mpho Mathebula- Yellow
85'
85'
90'
Janovane September- sub ->M. Maphangule

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Mamelodi Sundowns
70
30
Orlando Pirates
54
30
SuperSport United
51
30
Cape Town City
45
30
Kaizer Chiefs
44
30
Stellenbosch
40
30
Sekhukhune United
40
30
Moroka Swallows
40
30
Golden Arrows
38
30
TS Galaxy
35
30
Royal AM
35
30
AmaZulu
33
30
Richards Bay
33
30
Chippa United
30
30
Maritzburg United
30
30
Marumo Gallants FC
29
30

After this contest, Richards Bay will stay with 32 points like TS Galaxy to remain in the 13th place. Talking about the opposition, Chippa United will have 29 points like Marumo Gallants FC to sit in the 15th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Richards Bay will host Royal AM on the 20th of May with a 1-0 head to head statistic in favor of Richards Bay (0 draws).

Chippa United will host Golden Arrows on the 20th of May with a 7-3 head to head stats in favor of Golden Arrows (7 draws).

Richards Bay – Formation

Richards Bay
G
Salim Magoola 80.Uganda
D
Simphiwe Mcineka 25.South Africa
68'
D
Mpho Mathebula 12.South Africa
85'
D
Sibusiso Mthethwa 5.South Africa
D
K. Maphathe 2.South Africa
M
Tshepo Mabua 35.South Africa
46'
M
L. Memela 10.South Africa
82'
M
Somila Ntsundwana 45.South Africa
25'
F
Sanele Barns 30.South Africa
F
Langelihle Mhlongo 21.South Africa
75' 49'
F
Sakhile Hlongwa 15.South Africa
82' 22'
Substitutes
G
Malcolm Jacobs 16.South Africa
D
Romario Dlamini 38.South Africa
46'
M
Abel Mabaso 6.South Africa
75'
M
S. Msani 7.South Africa
82'
M
Ndiviwe Mdabuka 8.South Africa
82'
M
Khetha Shabalala 3.South Africa
68'
F
Moses Mthembu 20.South Africa
F
Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa 17.South Africa
F
Yanela Mbuthuma 9.South Africa
F
Ovella Ochieng 77.Kenya

Richards Bay started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Sifiso Pitso Dladla decided to play with the following team: Jamal Salim, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Langelihle Mhlongo, Sanele Barns, Mpho Mathebula, Sakhile Hlongwa, Somila Ntsundwana and Luvuyo Memela.

The home team had on the bench: Moses Mthembu, S. Mthethwa, Siyanda Msane, Romario Dlamini, Malcolm Jacobs, Yamela Mbuthuma, Ndiviwe Mdabuka, Khetha Shabalala, Ovella Ochieng and Abel Ntuthuko Mabaso.

Substitutions

Richards Bay made 5 changes: Tshepo Mabua for Romario Dlamini (46′), Simphiwe Mcineka for Khetha Shabalala (68′), Langelihle Mhlongo for Abel Mabaso (75′), Luvuyo Memela for Ndiviwe Mdabuka (83′) and Sakhile Hlongwa for Siyanda Msane (84′).

Chippa United – Formation

Chippa United
G
L. Kazapua 1.Namibia
D
Trevor Mathiane 20.South Africa
D
J. Chabalala 33.South Africa
D
A. Ntsabo 3.South Africa
D
T. Makhele 34.South Africa
D
B. Poggenpoel 6.South Africa
33'
M
A. Konqobe 24.South Africa
M
S. Luthuli 36.South Africa
60'
F
Decide Chauke 31.South Africa
33'
F
Thabiso Lebitso 28.South Africa
F
R. Maarman 17.South Africa
45'
Substitutes
G
S. Nwabali 32.Nigeria
M
Janovane September 23.South Africa
90'
M
S. Abrahams 12.South Africa
M
M. Maphangule 26.South Africa
60' 72'
M
Siphesihle Mkhize 14.South Africa
33' 85'
F
A. Mbenyane 7.South Africa
F
Etiosa Ighodaro 37.Nigeria
33' 44'
F
A. Mqokozo 99.South Africa
60' 76', 83'
F
Thulani Mini 8.South Africa

Chippa United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Lehlohonolo Seema played with: Lloyd Junior Kazapua, Justice Chabalala, Azola Ntsabo, Matome Mathiane, Ayabulela Konqobe, Thabo Makhele, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Siphelele Luthuli, Decide Chauke, Thabiso Lebitso and Ronaldo Maarman.

These were the players on the bench: Andile Mbenyane, Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro, Aviwe Mqokozo, Stanley Bobo Nwabali, Janovane September, Thulani Mini, Shaquille Abrahams, Meshack Maphangule and Siphesihle Mkhize.

Substitutions

Chippa United made 5 changes: Decide Chauke for Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro (33′), B. Poggenpoel for Siphesihle Mkhize (33′), S. Luthuli for Meshack Maphangule (60′), S. Luthuli for Aviwe Mqokozo (60′) and M. Maphangule for Janovane September (90′).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​