Match Preview:
Richards Bay faced Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier League on September 29, with kickoff at 14:00 UTC. Orlando Pirates clinched the win with a 0-1 score, thanks to a decisive goal by Kabelo Dlamini in the 82nd minute.
This clash marked the teams’ second meeting in six months; their previous encounter saw Richards Bay claim a narrow 0-1 victory. Heading into this match, Richards Bay was on a solid defensive run, with three consecutive home clean sheets.
Orlando Pirates, on the other hand, entered with strong momentum, having won five consecutive matches against Polokwane City, Jwaneng Galaxy (twice), Chippa United, and Cape Town City. This victory extended their unbeaten streak to an impressive nine games.
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Line-Ups and Match Details:
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Richards Bay Starting XI:
- I. Ian Otieno
- II. Tshepo Mabua
- III. Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka
- IV. Keegan Allan
- V. Lwandile Mabuya
- VI. Thabisa Ndelu (substituted by Tlakusani Mthethwa in the 46th minute)
- VII. Siyethemba Sithebe (substituted by Siboniso Conco in the 89th minute)
- VIII. Langelihle Mhlongo
- IX. Justice Figuareido
- X. Thabang Sibanyoni (substituted by Thabiso Kutumela in the 84th minute)
- XI. Thabani Dube
Bench: Siboniso Conco, Yanela Mbuthuma, Jamal Salim, Fezile Gcaba, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Siyabonga Dube, Sphephile Buthelezi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Thabiso Kutumela
Orlando Pirates Starting XI:
- I. Sipho Chaine
- II. Deon Hotto
- III. Innocent Maela
- IV. Thabiso Sesane (substituted by Nkosinathi Sibisi in the 46th minute)
- V. Deano Van Rooyen
- VI. Makhehlene Makhaula
- VII. Thalente Mbatha (substituted by Kabelo Dlamini in the 63rd minute)
- VIII. Relebohile Mofokeng (substituted by Paseka Mako in the 90th minute)
- IX. Patrick Maswanganyi
- X. Gilberto (substituted by Mohau Nkota in the 77th minute)
- XI. Tshegofatso Mabasa (substituted by Evidence Makgopa in the 63rd minute)
Bench: Nkosinathi Sibisi, Selaelo Rasebotja, Kabelo Dlamini, Karim Kimvuidi, Melusi Buthelezi, Evidence Makgopa, Paseka Mako, Thuso Moleleki, Mohau Nkota
Bookings:
- Yellow Cards: Thabiso Sesane, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Thabang Sibanyoni, Deano Van Rooyen
Match Stats:
| Category | Richards Bay | Orlando Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| Total Attempts | 12 | 14 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Free Kicks | 16 | 12 |
| Throw-Ins | 16 | 29 |
Head-to-Head Record:
Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates have met four times since April 2023. Richards Bay holds the edge with two wins, one draw, and one loss. Their most recent clash on May 11, 2024, saw Richards Bay take a 1-0 victory over Orlando Pirates.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay | 0 – 1 |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates | 0 – 0 |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates | 0 – 0 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates | 0 – 2 |
Premier League Standings
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Orlando Pirates | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
Recent Form:
Richards Bay Recent Matches:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2023 | Royal AM | 0-0 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Chippa United | 0-1 L |
| Sep 15, 2023 | TS Galaxy | 1-0 W |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Univ. of Pretoria | 1-1 D |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Baroka | 0-0 D |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Baroka | 4-0 W |
Orlando Pirates Recent Matches:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2023 | Polokwane City | 3-0 W |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Jwaneng Galaxy | 1-0 W |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Chippa United | 2-1 W |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Jwaneng Galaxy | 2-0 W |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Cape Town City | 2-0 W |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Cape Town City | 1-1 D |