Richards Bay striker: Why I pressed Petersen
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Richards Bay striker: Why I pressed Petersen
Aug 27, 2026 – 09:04 am
By Siyabonga Ndlela
Richards Bay striker Nqaba Xulu has explained his intense press on Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen that led to a goal during the two sides’ draw on Wednesday evening.
The Soweto giants lost valuable ground on rivals Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership log table when they had to battle from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw against hosts Richards Bay FC.
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The match was played in rainy conditions at Princess Magogo Stadium in Kwa Mashu, and goals were courtesy of a Nqaba Xulu brace, while Lebo Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu scored for Chiefs.
The first goal of the match has attracted particular criticism from supporters as it was an error from captain Petersen, who failed to clear his lines when pressed by Xulu. It was a third error from the Amakhosi goalkeeper.
Brandon Petersen will not want to watch this one back 🫣🫣📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc#SSFootball | #SSDiski pic.twitter.com/PKYEhokl0E
Speaking to SuperSportTV after the match, Xulu revealed why he had been insistent in pressing the underfire shot stopper.
“But it was based on certain moments. In that specific moment, I saw that since the field is wet, it was a ball I felt I could reach faster because if he (Petersen) takes a touch, it would run away from him.”
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The draw sees Richards Bay collect their third draw of the season and extend their winless run to four matches. They climb up to 12th on the log table, while Amakhosi slip to third behind Mamelodi Sundowns.
Next up for Chiefs is a home clash against Siwelele FC that will be played at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in the North West on 5 September.