CAPE TOWN. Stellenbosch overcame Richards Bay to win 2-1. I. Rayners was the star player for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was Stellenbosch to strike first with a goal of Iqraam Rayners at the 29′. Then it was a penalty in the 52′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Iqraam Rayners gave the win to Stellenbosch in the 59′ minute with a goal scoring a double.
The match was played at the Athlone Stadium stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The weather was light rain. The temperature was pleasant at 17.87 degrees Celsius or 64.17 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 61%.
Match Statistics
- 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
- 2 Total 1
- 2 On Target 1
- 0 Off Target 0
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 0 Corners 0
Fouls
- 2 Total 1
- 0 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
The overall ball possession was the same 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. Stellenbosch was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Richards Bay that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Stellenbosch was putting more pressure with 0 dangerous attacks and 2 shots of which 2 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Stellenbosch won the match.
Stellenbosch shot 2 times, 2 on target, 0 off target. On the other side, Richards Bay shot 1 times, 1 on target, 0 off target.
Cards
None of the teams received any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Stellenbosch will have 13 points to remain in the 8th place. Talking about the opposition, Richards Bay will stay with 6 points to sit in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Stellenbosch will play away with Richards Bay on the 25th of May with a 2-1 head to head record in favor of Stellenbosch (0 draws).
Richards Bay will host Stellenbosch on the 25th of May with a 2-1 head to head stats in favor of Stellenbosch (0 draws).
Stellenbosch – Formation
Stellenbosch
29', 59'
Stellenbosch started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Steve Barker decided to play with the following team: Sage Stephens, Deano van Rooyen, Thabo Moloisane, Ismaël Olivier Toure, Fawaaz Basadien, Jayden Adams, Darrel Matsheke, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Devin Titus, Iqraam Rayners and Nhlanhla Mgaga.
The home team had on the bench: Salifu Colley, Thulani Mini, Anicet Oura, Mervin Boji, Athenkosi Mcaba, Kyle Jurgens, Genino Palace, Liam De Kock and Lee Langeveldt.
Substitutions
Stellenbosch decided to remain with the initial team without doing any substitution.
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
46'
Richards Bay started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
Kaitano Tembo played with: Thapelo Mabokgwane, Romario Dlamini, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Tshepo Wilson Mabua, Boikanyo Ramathlakwane Komane, Sanele Barns, Lucky Mohomi, Langelihle Mhlongo, Thulani Gumede and Sinethemba Mngomezulu.
These were the players on the bench: Abel Mabaso, Thato Mohlamme, Yanela Mbuthuma, Nkululeko Miya, Lwandile Sandile Mabuya, Somila Ntsundwana, Bandile Ndlovu, Jamal Salim and Thabani Dube.
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 4 changes: Sinethemba Mngomezulu for Yanela Mbuthuma (24′), Tshepo Wilson Mabua for Lwandile Sandile Mabuya (46′), Lucky Mohomi for Somila Ntsundwana (62′) and Thulani Gumede for Thato Mohlamme (78′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Stellenbosch – Richards Bay – 2-1
- Royal AM – Golden Arrows – 1-0
- Orlando Pirates – Sekhukhune United – 1-0
- Cape Town City – Chippa United – 2-1
