RICHARDS BAY. Polokwane City beats Richards Bay 1-0 after M. Simon scored just 1 goal (45′).
Sinethemba Mngomezulu received a red card (15′). This red card was one of the reason why Richards Bay lost the match.
The match was played at the Richards Bay Sports Stadium stadium in Richards Bay on Wednesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Thabo Mkhabela with the collaboration of Luyanda Nondala and Thabo Twayise. The 4th official was Xolani Hlatshwayo. The weather was broken clouds. The temperature was hot at 26.93 degrees Celsius or 80.47 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 57%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 19 Total 5
- 5 On Target 2
- 7 Off Target 3
- 7 Shots blocked 0
- 112 Attack 116
- 51 Dangerous attack 47
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 1
Fouls
- 12 Total 13
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
The overall ball possession was identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Richards Bay was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Polokwane City that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Richards Bay was putting more pressure with 51 dangerous attacks and 19 shots of which 5 were on target. Anyhow, Polokwane City was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Richards Bay shot 19 times, 5 on target, 7 off target. Talking about the opposition, Polokwane City shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Richards Bay received 1 yellow card (Abel Mabaso). Talking about the opposition, Polokwane City received 3 yellow cards (Tlou Nkwe, Tlou Nkwe and Ndamulelo Maphangule).
(Richards Bay) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (15′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Richards Bay will stay with 6 points to sit in the 15th place. Talking about the opposition, Polokwane City will have 13 points like Cape Town City and Chippa United to remain in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Richards Bay will host Stellenbosch on the 25th of May with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
Polokwane City will host TS Galaxy on the 25th of May with a 0-0 head to head stats.
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
27'
15'
80'
Richards Bay started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Kaitano Tembo decided to play with the following team: Jamal Salim , Romario Dlamini , Sibusiso Mthethwa , Boikanyo Ramathlakwane Komane , Thabani Dube , Langelihle Mhlongo , Sinethemba Mngomezulu , Lucky Mohomi , Sanele Barns , Tshepo Wilson Mabua and Somila Ntsundwana .
The home team had on the bench: Katlego Jackson Maphathe, Abel Mabaso , Thato Mohlamme, Yanela Mbuthuma , Letsie Koapeng , Nkululeko Miya, Siphamandla Ncanana, Moses Mthembu and Philasande Simamisa Manqele.
Richards Bay could not rely on the presence of Letsie Koapeng (injured).
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 3 changes: Lucky Mohomi for Yanela Mbuthuma (27′), Langelihle Mhlongo for Abel Mabaso (70′) and Somila Ntsundwana for Letsie Koapeng (53′).
Best player: Sanele Barns
The most impressive player for Richards Bay was Sanele Barns.
His rating is with 16 passes (63% accurate) and 5 key passes. He was won 10 duels out of 17. He performed 14 crosses.
Polokwane City – Formation
Polokwane City
45'
Polokwane City started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).
Lehlohonolo Seema played with: Manuel Sapunga , Tholo Thabang Matuludi , Bulelani Nikani , Lebohang Petrus Nkaki , Langelihle Ndlovu , Mokibelo Simon Ramabu , Ndumiso Mabena , Ndamulelo Maphangule , Oswin Appollis , Given Mashikinya and Douglas Mapfumo .
They had on the bench: Tlou Nkwe, Francious Baloyi , Luciano Van Heerden, Hlayisi Chauke, Andile Fikizolo, Manuel Kambala , Tumi Ngwepe, Ntlweleng Obed Thuto and Lindokuhle Mathebula.
Substitutions
Polokwane City made 4 changes: Ndumiso Mabena for Manuel Kambala (76′), Langelihle Ndlovu for Francious Baloyi (76′), Oswin Appollis for Tlou Nkwe (88′) and Given Mashikinya for Tumi Ngwepe (90′).
Best player: Manuel Sapunga
The most impressive player for Polokwane City was the goalkeeper: Manuel Sapunga. His rating is 8.47. He performed 6 saves.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Cape Town Spurs – SuperSport United – 1-2
- Stellenbosch – TS Galaxy – 3-0
- Richards Bay – Polokwane City – 0-1
- Moroka Swallows – Chippa United – 0-0
