Royal AM vs Richards Bay

Richards Bay were forced to dig deep for a 1-0 win over their KwaZulu-Natal rivals Royal AM in a DStv Premiership match at the Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday ...

Richards Bay FC moved to the top of the DStv Premiership after a 1-0 victory over Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday night.

The former Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu striker capitalised on a fumble by goalkeeper Patrick Nyame who could not hang on to the ball and it fell kindly for him to slot home. Royal AM continued to pile the pressure on the Richards Bay defence, but they could not find the equaliser in the first half, with the Natal Rich Boyz taking their slender lead into the half time break. The victory saw Richards Bay replace Royal AM at the top of the log standings.

Somila Ntsundwana of Richards Bay FC during the DStv Premiership match between Stellenbosch FC and Richards Bay. Image: Ashley Vlotman. For a ...

The 25-year-old striker feels form will count for nothing against Thwihli Thwahla as it’s a derby. “The club signed a lot of good players who have experience and mixed them with younger players. The Natal Rich Boys have already garnered three victories from six league outings, with a draw and two defeats.

Yesterday, newly promoted Richards Bay defeated Royal AM 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium to move to the top of the DStv Premiership standings. In the 27th.

Royal AM was without the seasoned duo of Ricardo Nascimento and Thabo Matlaba at the back, two players who have provided the squad with a firm foundation, therefore it was no surprise when the team succumbed in the first half due to misunderstanding. Royal AM entered the match seeking a third consecutive league victory and to extend their lead over Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu, who were hot on their heels. In the 27th minute, Luvuyo Memela capitalized on misunderstanding in the Royal AM box to give his team the lead.

Kabelo Mahlasela of Royal AM, right, and Katlego Maphathe, the captain of Richards Bay, during their Dstv Premiership match at Chatsworth Stadium yesterday.

Speculation was rife that Mpisane, the playful son of real club owner Shawn Mkhize, would be brought in should Royal take a foothold on the KZN derby. They did well to repel all attacks launched by the rampaging Royal, for whom Kabelo Mahlasela was once again a main threat. A first-half goal from Luvuyo Memela was sufficient to see newcomers Bay topple Royal from the summit, as the leadership changed hands once again.

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