Richards Bay bagged three crucial points in their 1-0 win over Cape Town Spurs in the DStv Premiership on Sunday afternoon, with Therlo Moosa missing a penalty in the 94th minute for the Urban Warriors.
Spurs slumped to their 10th loss in the DStv Premiership this week, with Thato Mohlamme’s wonder strike in the 71st minute being the difference maker in the tie.
The hosts got the game off on a positive note and held most of the ball during the opening exchanges of the encounter.
Boikanyo Komane and Yamela Mbuthuma were at the end of two goal scoring opportunities before the 10-minute mark but were let down by poor finishing when it mattered most.
While Richards Bay continued to assert themselves on their opponents, Therlo Moosa came close to opening the scoring in the 16th minute with his headed effort from the centre of the box was saved by goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane.
Simphiwe Mcineka showcased his aerial threat in the opposite area as Sam Ramsbottom saved a close-range header in the 22nd minute, preserving his side’s scoreline in the process.
Nonetheless, neither side created any notable scoring opportunities as the halftime whistle approached, with the score tied at 0-0 at the break.
The Natal Rich Boyz looked bright at the restart with the Urban Warriors often sitting back in looking to soak up the home team’s pressure. In bossing the possession count, Richards Bay played high up the pitch with Spurs employing a clear counter-attacking tactic.
Richards Bay continued to pile on the pressure after the hour mark, with their attacking movements often troubling the Spurs backline, particularly in wide areas of the pitch.
The hosts eventually took the lead in the 71st minute as Thato Mohlamme opened the scoring for his
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