Sundowns

Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns secured a win over Sekhukhune United in Saturday's PSL match which took place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Masandawana have 10 games left and they need 24 points to set a new record for the most points accumulated in a single PSL season. Furthermore, Sundowns have opened a 22-point lead at the top of the PSL standings, but second-placed Richards Bay have three games in hand. - It is a record-extending 14th successive win in the PSL

Runaway Dstv Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns overcame a stubborn Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Versveld Stadium.

Babina Noko responded well after going behind as they started to unsettle the Sundowns team. Their efforts were rewarded as Shaluile gave his side the lead in the 49th minute. Despite the defeat, Brandon Truter's men should take pride in the match as they never showed any fear to their opponents and, at times, put them under immense pressure.

Mamelodi Sundowns edged closer to a sixth consecutive title when they beat Sekhukhune United in Saturday afternoon's DStv Premiership clash.

Shalulile showed fantastic movement to dodge his man but Mkhulise’s low cross saw him shank his effort and Ali Sangare gathered with ease. On the side of Sekhukhune, it was a ‘backs to the wall’ approach by coach Brandon Truter as he set up his side in a 5-4-1 formation, looking to deny the hosts space in the final third. The 28-year-old popped up in the middle of the goal to tap home a Gaston Sirino cross, putting Ka Bo Yellow on their way to yet another win.

Victor Letsoalo of Sekhukhune United is challenge by Sipho Mbhule, Thapelo Morena and Andile Jali of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership match at ...

The hosts created numerous chances but their players, including their sharpshooter Peter Shalulile, Neo Maema and Thapelo Morena, failed to put the ball in the back of the net. The first half failed to produce a goal in spite of an influx of chances created. When the two sides met earlier in the season, Sekhukhune were able to force a draw against Sundowns and that is a result they would not have been too disappointed with in the Saturday game.

Mamelodi Sundowns registered their 14th straight win in the PSL when they scored a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a determined Sekhukhune.

Super-substitute Cassius Mailula came on late in the second half and he increased the lead and made it 2-0 after rolling the ball into the net, following some hard running from Thapelo Morena on the left. Sundowns goal scoring-machine Peter Shalulile got a sniff at goals but his tame shot was stopped by the alert Sangare. But against the Limpopo side under scorching conditions in Pretoria, they struggled to stamp their authority.

Sphelele Mkhulise with his man of the match award. DSTV Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their lead at the top of the log. The ...

The Brazilians now lead by a massive 22 points after 20 matches. Mamelodi Sundowns (50′ Shalulile, 82′ Mailula) Sekhukhune United DSTV Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their lead at the top of the log.

Beating Mamelodi Sundowns is proving to be more difficult with each game and Sekhukhune United are the latest to learn this.

Sekhukhune managed to prevent Sundowns from scoring. Sundowns were reduced to 10 men in the 75th minute with Marcelo Allende getting a straight red a few minutes after coming on. The middleman had initially cautioned Allende with a yellow card but after consulting with the fourth official changed it to red. From the restart Sekhukhune had the ball in the back of the net but Chibuike Ohizu was in an offside position when he scored. Sekhukhune had almost upset Sundowns in the first minute with Victor Letsoalo getting a rare chance but his shot sailed harmlessly wide. Sekhukhune may have felt they had a chance to upset Sundowns when the Brazilians were reduced to 10 men at Loftus Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

PETER Shalulile notched his ninth South African Premiership goal of the season as Mamelodi Sundowns made it 14 wins in a row by defeating Sekhukhune United ...

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates completed a hat-trick of victories by winning 2-0 away to bottom club Marumo Gallants in the northwestern town of Rustenburg. The club owned by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe and run by his eldest son, Tlhopie, are chasing a sixth successive Premiership title and 13th overall. PETER Shalulile notched his ninth South African Premiership goal of the season as Mamelodi Sundowns made it 14 wins in a row by defeating Sekhukhune United 2-0 on Saturday.

Peter Shalulile notched his ninth South African Premiership goal of the season as Mamelodi Sundowns made it 14 wins in a row by defeating Sekhukhune United ...

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates completed a hat-trick of victories by winning 2-0 away to bottom club Marumo Gallants in the northwestern town of Rustenburg. Shalulile, a multi award winner in South Africa thanks to his prolific scoring record, is two goals clear of his closest rivals for the Golden Boot. Peter Shalulile notched his ninth South African Premiership goal of the season as Mamelodi Sundowns made it 14 wins in a row by defeating Sekhukhune United 2-0 on Saturday.