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Magesi Edges Out Richards Bay in Tense Pietersburg Encounter
Magesi FC secured a 1-0 victory over Richards Bay FC in a tightly contested match at the Seshego Stadium in Pietersburg on March 11th, 2025. The game, part of round 18 of the South African Premier Soccer League regular season, was officiated by Cedrick Muvhali and featured a high number of yellow cards.
D. Abrahams’ 8th-minute goal, assisted by B. Baloyi, proved to be the decisive moment. While Richards Bay held a slight possession advantage (51% to 49%), Magesi were more clinical in their attacks, registering 9 shots (4 on target). Richards Bay managed 8 shots with only 2 on target. Magesi committed 19 fouls, compared to Richards Bay’s 10.
Yellow cards were plentiful: Magesi received three (Abrahams, Matima, and Baloyi, plus an additional one in the 90th minute to an unspecified player), while Richards Bay received two (Mthethwa and Allan). Despite the tense atmosphere, no red cards were shown. Ultimately, Magesi’s superior shooting accuracy and resolute defense secured them the win.
Substitutions richards bay: at minute 63 S. Ntsundwana came in and L. Mhlongo went out., at minute 76 T. Kutumela came in and M. Macuphu went out.
Substitutions magesi: at minute 65 T. Sibanyoni came in and B. Baloyi went out., at minute 74 B. Komane came in and K. Rademeyer went out., at minute 83 T. Kakora came in and M. Vandala went out., at minute 83 N. Makhubela came in and T. Masegela went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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