Match Report
In the standings it was Marumo Gallants FC 14th on 25 points, Richards Bay 11th on 34 — separated by 9. Recent form flatters Marumo Gallants FC's table spot — 9th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 14th. Per game in the league, Marumo Gallants FC were scoring 0.7 and conceding 1.27, Richards Bay 0.77 and 1, against a competition average of 1.01 goals per team per game.
Marumo Gallants FC's last four games had all finished level. Richards Bay were unbeaten in 5.
GioScore's database holds 4 meetings between the two: 1 for Marumo Gallants FC, 2 for Richards Bay and 1 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. Only 25% of these meetings ended in a home win.
The venue was Thohoyandou Stadium, with room for 40,000 spectators. Richards Bay led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Marumo Gallants FC: Bheki Mabuza (60') · Richards Bay: S. Sikhosana (10' og)
Key stats
Possession: Marumo Gallants FC 51% · Richards Bay 49% · Total shots: 14-9 · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 8-5