Sundowns Continue Impressive Run Under Cardoso As They Beat Richards Bay in PSL

• Mamelodi Sundowns continue their winning streak under Miguel Cardoso after defeating Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Saturday afternoon
• The Premier Soccer League defending champions scored two goals in both halves to secure all three points at the King Zwelithini Stadium
• The win put the Brazilians six points ahead of Orlando Pirates on the Betway Premiership table

Mamelodi Sundowns extended their stronghold on the top spot in the Betway Premiership as they defeated Richards Bay 2-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Brazilian duo Artur Sales and Lucas Ribeiro scored Masandawana's goals as they secured all three points away from home.

Miguel Cardoso's reign at the club has continued with impressive performance for the Brazilians in all competitions.

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The defending champions were the better side in the game's opening minutes, and their performance was rewarded with a goal after 19 minutes of play.

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Summer signing Artur Sales scored his first goal from open play after lashing on a superb pass from Ribeiro.

Sundowns created several chances after that but couldn't add to their tally. Richards Bay also tried to level the score, but half-time ended 1-0.

Richards Bay showed plenty of fight in the second half, but Masandawana scored yet again.

Ribeiro, who assisted the first goal, got on the scoresheet after a beautiful left-foot strike in the 66th minute.

The Brazilians ended the year with a win and will face Magesi in their first league fixture in January.

Sundowns are now six points clear of Orlando Pirates on the PSL table, but the Soweto giants have two outstanding games and could be level on points with the champions if they win both matches.

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Source: Briefly News