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Polokwane City defeated Richards Bay 3-2 in a thrilling match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Pietersburg, South Africa. The game, part of the Premier Soccer League’s round 20, was officiated by Msimeleli Mabuto. The match was a back-and-forth affair with both teams finding the back of the net.
Polokwane City took the lead in the 21st minute through L. Nkaki, assisted by O. Appollis. Richards Bay equalized in the 52nd minute with a goal from J. Figuareido, assisted by N. Ndaba. Polokwane City regained the lead in the 58th minute thanks to a goal from M. Ramabu, with L. Nkaki providing the assist. L. Nkaki then scored a penalty in the 71st minute to make it 3-1. Richards Bay managed to score again but ran out of time to level.
Despite having less possession (42% compared to Richards Bay’s 58%), Polokwane City were more clinical in front of goal, registering 6 shots, 3 on target, compared to Richards Bay’s 7 shots, only 3 of which were on target. The game was relatively disciplined, with a total of 33 fouls and 3 yellow cards (one for Polokwane and two for Richards Bay).
Substitutions richards bay: at minute 41 T. Mohlamme came in and F. Gcaba went out., at minute 85 M. Macuphu came in and L. Mhlongo went out., at minute 85 T. Kutumela came in and J. Figuareido went out.
Substitutions polokwane city: at minute 46 C. Alexander came in and N. Maphangule went out., at minute 51 T. R. Letshedi came in and N. Raphadu went out., at minute 82 Ramushu came in and O. Appollis went out., at minute 90 S. Goovadia came in and B. Dlamini went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Polokwane City
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Richards Bay
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