Match Report
The table read 14th (Richards Bay, 3 pts) against 4th (Kaizer Chiefs, 12 pts), 9 points apart. Scoring rates set the scale: Richards Bay 1.17 scored and 2.17 conceded per game, Kaizer Chiefs 2 and 1.17, with the league averaging 1.18.
Richards Bay had not won in 8 games.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Richards Bay have 3 wins to Kaizer Chiefs's 4, with 0 draws, at 1.43 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 86% of the meetings. These meetings skew tight — only 14% saw more than two goals.
The match was played at Richards Bay Sports Stadium (capacity 8,000). On the scoreboard, Richards Bay led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Richards Bay: Nqaba Xulu (8'), Nqaba Xulu (39') · Kaizer Chiefs: Lebohang Maboe (19'), Siphesihle Ndlovu (77')
Key stats
Possession: Richards Bay 28% · Kaizer Chiefs 72% · Total shots: 13-21 · On target: 5-8 · Corners: 3-5