AmaZulu FC won 2-1 against Richards Bay FC in the Premier Soccer League, recovering after conceding an equaliser to grab a decisive second goal. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya put the visitors ahead in the 52nd minute, but Moses Mthembu levelled for Richards Bay in the 80th.
Richards Bay had most of the ball for long spells, yet AmaZulu struck first and then answered immediately when the home side drew level. Nkosikhona Radebe restored AmaZulu's lead in the 82nd minute, with Athini Maqokola providing the assist, and that proved to be the winner.
The stats underline how tight the contest was: Richards Bay recorded 57% possession and 362 accurate passes, while AmaZulu had 16 shots to 13 and marginally higher expected goals of 1.52 to 1.40. Both goalkeepers faced only two shots on target, and the only bookings were Nqaba Xulu in the 22nd minute and Lindokuhle Zikhali in the 45th.
