Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates, 2022-23 South African Premier Division
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Game Information
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Malcolm Jacobs (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Sibusiso Mthethwa |
| 34 | Ntsikelelo Nyauza |
| 38 | Romario Dlamini |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 35 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 6 | Abel Mabaso |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 8 | Ndiviwe Mdabuka |
Orlando Pirates
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 23 | Innocent Maela |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
| 3 | Thembinkosi Lorch |
| 4 | Miguel Timm |
| 14 | Monnapule Saleng |
| 16 | Thabang Monare |
| 37 | Terrence Dzvukamanja |
South African Premier News
After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.