Mamelodi Sundowns got back to winning ways after registering a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a stubborn Polokwane City at the Seshego Stadium on Wednesday night. In the other game in Bloemfontein on the same night, Kaizer Chiefs were nailed 2-0 by Siwelele FC.
Sundowns went into the match having dropped four points in their last two draws against Stellenbosch FC and Richards Bay last week. The two draws slightly opened the door for Orlando Pirates, who are breathing down the neck of the defending champions.
Sundowns are leading the charts on 61 points, with the Buccaneers second, having registered 59 points. After struggling to break the stern Polokwane defence, Marcelo Allende finally scored the solitary goal of the game just after the hour mark when he drilled the ball into the net after being set up nicely by Lebo Mothiba.
The home side launched an immediate fightback and caused slight panic attacks for the league champions who were able to absorb the pressure. Sundowns were awarded a penalty after Khulumani Ndamane was fouled inside the 18-area but Mothiba embarrassed himself after his Panenka kick was saved by the Polokwane goalkeeper.
In Bloemfontein, Amakhosi came unstuck after they had outdone themselves against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby on Sunday afternoon in the 1-1 draw at FNB Stadium.
Against Siwelele, they capitulated like a pack of cards after two early goals from the home side caught them napping. Former Chiefs midfielder Tebogo Potsane proved a point to his ex-teammates when he opened the scoring as early as the seventh after goalkeeper Brandon Petersen had parried the ball onto his path. Siwelele’s DDC player Sphesihle Jeza grabbed the second a few minutes later, sending the Chiefs supporters into a state of shock.
- Mamelodi Sundowns secured a narrow 1-0 win over Polokwane City at Seshego Stadium, with Marcelo Allende scoring the decisive goal.
- Sundowns ended a run of two draws, maintaining their lead at the top of the table with 61 points, keeping pressure on second-placed Orlando Pirates with 59 points.
- Polokwane City mounted strong pressure late in the match, but Sundowns held firm despite a missed penalty by Lebo Mothiba.
- Kaizer Chiefs were defeated 2-0 by Siwelele FC in Bloemfontein, suffering an unexpected loss following their recent performance against Orlando Pirates.
- Siwelele's early goals from former Chiefs player Tebogo Potsane and Sphesihle Jeza secured the win, leaving Chiefs fans stunned.
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Against Siwelele, they capitulated like a pack of cards after two early goals from the home side caught them napping. Former Chiefs midfielder Tebogo Potsane proved a point to his ex-teammates when he opened the scoring as early as the seventh after goalkeeper
