Mamelodi Sundowns FC drew 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership on Saturday afternoon. The result means Kaizer Chiefs are now on seven points from three games, while Mamelodi Sundowns FC have four points from two games, with a goal difference of +1. The title race is heating up, with Mamelodi Sundowns FC three points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs.
What happened?
Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Kaizer Chiefs played to a 1-1 draw in the Premier Soccer League game staged at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Glamour Boys came into the match desperate to end the Masandawana hoodoo. In the last five years, the Soweto giants had not beaten the Brazilians in the league; they had lost seven games, and managed three draws.
Why it matters for Mamelodi Sundowns FC
The visitors struggled to beat TS Galaxy 3-2 in their previous league fixture, but beating Amakhosi has not been a problem for them. Mamelodi Sundowns FC came into the match without their influential midfielder Teboho Mokoena who had been ruled out.
What comes next?
Even after the pause, creativity in the final third was wanting, but while the visitors struggled to get into the Amakhosi danger zone, the latter pushed for a goal when opportunity came. In the 63rd minute, the Glamour Boys deservedly found the back of the net. Siphesihle Ndlovu made a good run before teeing up Phili. The former Stellenbosch attacker did well to guide the ball home. However, Masandawana struck back in the 75th minute through Cassius Mailula, who headed past Brandon Petersen to make it 1-1. The custodian had come to make a clearance but mistimed his run, giving the versatile attacker a chance to get his name on the score sheet.
Mamelodi Sundowns FC are currently 7th in the Betway Premiership, with 4 points from 2 games, and a recent form of DW. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 3 this season. The title race is heating up, with Mamelodi Sundowns FC three points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs.
