Richards Bay FC boosted their survival hopes in the Betway Premiership with a late come-from-behind 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants FC on Tuesday evening.
The host recalled Keegan Allan and Justice Figareido following the draw with Magesi FC, while Sede Dion and former Kaizer Chiefs man Kamohelo Mahlatsi picked out the visitors eleven.
Ronnie Gabriel was called to make a substitution in the opening quarter when an injury saw Lwandile Mabuya make way for Romario Dlamini.
It became a tightly contested showing from both sides, with the outfits lacking the efficacy to unlock one another as much of the play centred in midfield.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa attempted to change the course of proceedings through a teasing shot from Mahlatsi after Thapelo Mokobodi's delivery, but it missed target.
Well-travelled Edgar Manaka looked to go one better on the stroke of halftime with a header from a delivery off a set-play, but didn't trouble Salim Magoola.
Richards Bay revived their attack at halftime through the introduction of Somila Ntsundwana in the place of Thulani Gumede.
The move didn't faze the visitors who maintained shape to seize control when Sekela Sithole guided a clever assist from Mahlatsi to his own net.
It didn't end there for the Natal Rich Boys but saw striker Yanela Mbuthuma dismissed for a rough challenge as Gallants had a man advantage.
The reduced personnel didn't bother the host who still though carved out moments through notably Figareido from a ball by Moses Mthembu, but he steered wide.
Figareido continued to pull away and with five minutes to go levelled when he guided a cross-field supply beyond the reach of Washington Arubi.
Diski Challenge graduate Ntlonelo Bomelo completed the comeback two minutes later after directing a cross from Ntsundawana into the back of the net, sending the team five points clear of the bottom two.
Confirmed line-ups:
Richards Bay: Magoola, Mabuya, Ndaba, Allan, Mabua, Mthethwa, Gumede, Mthembu, Mbuthuma, Mohlamme, Figareido
Subs: Otieno, Gcaba, Ngema, Dlamini, Mhlongo, Ndelu, Mdantsane, Bomelo, Ntsundwana
Marumo Gallants: Arubi, Mathiane, Sikhosana, Mahlatsi, Khumalo, Chabatsane, Mokobodi, Manaka, Sithole, Dion, Msendami
Subs: K.Mlambo, Ncube, Nthatheni, Zindoga, Mphambaniso, Mhango, Wagaba, Nange, Mabotja