Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 on President Patrice Motsepe’s Birthday in their DStv Premiership clash at Loftus Versveld on Sat
Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 on President Patrice Motsepe’s Birthday in their DStv Premiership clash at Loftus Versveld on Saturday afternoon.
It proved to be the perfect present for the Masandawana owner despite a sluggish first half as Brandon Truter – unbeaten in his first five games at the club – effectively stifled the in-form Sundowns.
While there were several half chances for the home side, Badra Ali Sangare rarely looked like conceding but the second half, Masandawana upped the tempo.
And they managed to find the opener when Gaston Sirino’s effort was deflected past the Ivory Coast international goalkeeper by Peter Shalulile – his ninth goal of the season, and two ahead of his nearest rival for the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot award.
Sekhuhkune hit the back of the net twice in quick succession shortly after, but both efforts were correctly ruled out for off-side.
Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena reacted by bringing on Cassius Mailula, Marcelo Allende, Bradley Ralani, and Bongani Zungu to offer his side extra attacking impetus – however, the Chilean was sent off shortly after for a studs-up challenge.
But going a man down, did not deter the champions on their marauding run for the title as Mailula netted to make it 2-0 shortly after – to secure their record-extending 14th straight win in the South African top-flight.
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