JOHANNESBURG. Kaizer Chiefs conquers Richards Bay 1-0 after N. Ngcobo scored just 1 goal (42′). Kaizer Chiefs was decisively better in terms of ball possession (92%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the FNB Stadium stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Abongile Tom with the help of Given Letlaka and Romario Phiri. The 4th official was Cedrick Muvhali. The weather was sky is clear. The temperature was extremely hot at 30.9 degrees Celsius or 87.62 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 23%.
Match Statistics
- ! 92 Ball Possession 8
Shots
- 6 Total 5
- 1 On Target 2
- 4 Off Target 3
- 2 Shots blocked 0
- 78 Attack 85
- 43 Dangerous attack 45
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 5
Fouls
- 7 Total 6
- 3 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
Kaizer Chiefs had a superior ball possession 92% while Richards Bay was struggling with a 8% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Richards Bay was putting more pressure with 45 dangerous attacks and 5 shots of which 2 were on target. Anyway, Kaizer Chiefs was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Kaizer Chiefs shot 6 times, 1 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, Richards Bay shot 5 times, 2 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
Kaizer Chiefs received 3 yellow cards (Spiwe Msimango, Edson Castillo and Edmilson Dove ). On the other side, Richards Bay received 1 yellow card (Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Kaizer Chiefs has 23 points like Stellenbosch to sit in the 6th place. On the opposite side, Richards Bay will stays with 10 points to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premier League, Kaizer Chiefs will host Maritzburg United on the 9th of August with a 17-6 head to head statistic in favor of Kaizer Chiefs (9 draws).
Richards Bay will host Marumo Gallants FC on the 9th of August with a 1-0 head to head in favor of Richards Bay (1 draw).
Kaizer Chiefs – Formation
Kaizer Chiefs
10'
67'
42'
Kaizer Chiefs started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Cavin Johnson decided to play with the following team: Bruce Bvuma , Reeve Frosler , Spiwe Msimango , Edmilson Dove , Sifiso Hlanti , Yusuf Maart , Edson Castillo , Nkosingiphile Ngcobo , Christian Saile Basomboli , Efmamjjasond González and Pule Mmodi .
The home team had on the bench: Brandon Petersen, Ranga Chivaviro, Ashley Du Preez , Tebogo Potsane, Dillan Solomons, Happy Mashiane, Njabulo Ngcobo, Samkelo Zwane and Mduduzi Shabalala.
Substitutions
Kaizer Chiefs made 5 changes: Nkosingiphile Ngcobo for Samkelo Zwane (81′), Christian Saile Basomboli for Happy Mashiane (89′), Reeve Frosler for Dillan Solomons (81′), Spiwe Msimango for Njabulo Ngcobo (67′) and Efmamjjasond González for Ashley Du Preez (67′).
Player of the match: Yusuf Maart
The most impressive player for Kaizer Chiefs was Yusuf Maart even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 42 passes (88% accurate) and 2 key passes. He won 1 duel out of 3.
Richards Bay – Formation
Richards Bay
Richards Bay started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Kaitano Tembo played with: Salim Jamal Magoola , Lwandile Sandile Mabuya , Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka , Thabani Dube , Nkosikhona Ndaba , Thulani Gumede , Abel Mabaso , Lucky Mohomi , Somila Ntsundwana , Yanela Mbuthuma and Sanele Barns .
These were the players on the bench: Sibusiso Mthethwa, Moses Mthembu, Langelihle Mhlongo , Justice Figuareido, Katleho Makateng, Abdi Banda, Sinethemba Mngomezulu, Bandile Ndlovu and Philasande Simamisa Manqele.
Substitutions
Richards Bay made 4 changes: Thulani Gumede for Sinethemba Mngomezulu (81′), Lucky Mohomi for Langelihle Mhlongo (46′), Yanela Mbuthuma for Katleho Makateng (68′) and Somila Ntsundwana for Justice Figuareido (68′).
Player of the match: Sanele Barns
The most impressive player for Richards Bay was Sanele Barns.
His rating is with 18 passes (89% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 3 duels out of 3. He performed 3 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- SuperSport United – Orlando Pirates – 3-1
- Kaizer Chiefs – Richards Bay – 1-0
- Royal AM – Moroka Swallows – 0-0
- Golden Arrows – TS Galaxy – 0-2
- Chippa United – Polokwane City – 1-2
