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Mamelodi Sundowns are back to winning ways and at the summit of the DStv Premiership table, and midfielder Sipho Mbule says their focus now shifts to ...

That shows that we can score even in the last three minutes of the game.” “I expect them to approach the game the same way that Chippa did. That has worked for us as we scored late against Chippa and against SuperSport when we lost 2-1.

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has given another estimation of when Bongani Zungu might make his second debut for the club.

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PSL defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns regained their lead at the top of the PSL table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Golden Arrows.

In the 42nd minute, Shalulile was fouled inside the box by Gumede and the referee pointed to the spot. The visitors pushed forward for an equaliser but Sundown held on to the three points. Sundowns’ trusted gunman Peter Shalulile missed the first scoring opportunity when he failed to connect to a dangerous cross from Mudau on the right. Sundowns elbowed Orlando Pirates from the summit, after the Buccaneers led the log for a few hours after they defeated TS Galaxy 2-0 earlier on the day. The Sundowns technical team made three changes to the side that stole three points from Chippa United midweek. Pirates are launching a serious challenge on the log and are keeping Sundowns on their toes this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows have released their line-ups for this evening's DStv Premiership encounter.

After a shaky start to the campaign, Abafana Bes'thende climbed up to 11th on the table with eight points and are within touching distance of the top eight. Arrows, on the other hand, have been on the up as they are unbeaten in their last four matches and are chasing a third consecutive victory after beating AmaZulu and Chippa United. DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns be chasing back-to-back wins for the first time in the DStv Premiership when they host Golden Arrows on Saturday evening.

Durban — Mamelodi Sundowns made it back to back league victories as they edged Golden Arrows 2-1 at the Tuks Stadium in Tshwane on Saturday evening.

The trio dictated terms for large periods of the match with Arrows barely holding on. want to keep their title aspirations alive](/sport/soccer/psl/pirates-eyes-galaxy-win-as-timm-and-co-want-to-keep-their-title-aspirations-alive-954d85d6-4d36-4aab-8655-2f5c13aaccc5) [AmaZulu coach Brandon Truter ready to flex squad depth ahead of Chippa clash](/sport/soccer/psl/amazulu-coach-brandon-truter-ready-to-flex-squad-depth-ahead-of-chippa-clash-2b1ca4d0-b513-4556-882f-3fc906cdb2de) Sundowns reacted to conceding a goal and went on the front foot once more and their persistence and pressure was rewarded as they forced the Arrows defence into an own-goal in the 61st minute.

Mamelodi Sundowns made it two wins in a row in the DStv Premiership when they edged out Lamontville Golden Arrows 2-1 at the ABSA Tuks Stadium on Saturday ...

Mamelodi Sundowns lead Golden Arrows 1-0 at halftime of their DStv Premiership clash on Saturday evening.

The game was on the edge in the dying minutes as Ryan Moon came close to levelling matters with a header in a crowded area in the box that missed wide after a cross by Knox Mutizwa, but the defending champions were able to hold out and reclaim top spot. Sundowns increased the intensity of their attacks and regained their lead on the hour-mark after a ricochet from a cross by Zwane was deflected into an own goal by Nelson Ndlovu. The Brazilians were patient on the ball, as they sized Abafana Bes'thende out and had their first small opening on 18 minutes after Peter Shalulile latched onto a low cross by Khuliso Mudau but his close-range effort was dealt with by goalkeeper Nkosingiphile Gumede.

Mamelodi Sudowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has told off those doubting whether the Brazilians can retain their title.

Those are positives,” said Vilakazi, who is also encouraged by the form of Mmodi. “The game informed us what we had to do. “Compliments to our players because they gave a lot of effort and commitment.

Mamelodi Sundowns had to battle hard against Golden Arrows at the Tuks Stadium on Saturday night to earn a 2-1 win which takes them top of the standings.

But even so, Masandawana have now moved two points clear of Pirates at the top of the log and considering there is a whole lot more to come from the Tshwane side, it looks ominous for the chasing pack. While deserved winners, they didn't really get going up front and needed a penalty and an own goal for the victory. The Pretoria side dictated play for most of the night without being especially threatening or fluent in attack.

Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns and Nqobeko Dlamini of Golden Arrows players during the DStv Premiership match at Tuks Stadium on September 10. Image: Lefty ...

Sundowns got the much needed lead in fortuitous circumstances when Arrows defender Siyavuya Ndlovu shot himself in the foot by beating his own goalkeeper in a desperate attempt to clear the danger on the hour mark. Arrows got the second half off to a good start as Mmodi’s speculative shot somehow found its way past the Sundowns defence and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams for the equaliser. To find holes in this Sundowns defence that conceded only four goals before this match, Vilakazi and Khenyeza put their hopes in Pule Mmodi, Knox Mutizwa and Nduduzo Sibiya with little reward as they could not find the equaliser.

Mamelodi Sudowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has told off those doubting whether the Brazilians can retain their title.

Those are positives,” said Vilakazi, who is also encouraged by the form of Mmodi. “The game informed us what we had to do. “Compliments to our players because they gave a lot of effort and commitment.

Mamelodi Sundowns extended their lead at the summit of the DStv Premiership by two points over rivals Orlando Pirates. Masandawana beat Golden Arrows 2-1 on ...

Sundowns’ rear guard could not deal with the danger as Pule Mmodi was at the end of the square ball to punish Ronwen Williams. It took the visitors about five minutes to come up with a response as they scored from a well flung in cross in the face of goal. Shalulile scored on the brink of half time to take his tally to