Sundowns Earn Narrow Win Over Kaizer Chiefs to Put More Pressure on Pirates
- Mamelodi Sundowns opened a huge point gap between them and Orlando Pirates after defeating Kaizer Chiefs at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday
- The Brazilians made it three consecutive victories over the Glamour Boys this season with their narrow win this weekend
- In-form Lucas Ribeiro produced a magic in the opening half to give the defending champions the deserved home win
Mamelodi Sundowns continue their impressive form in the Betway Premiership as they earned a narrow win over Kaizer Chiefs at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Lucas Ribeiro's first-half goal was enough for the Brazilians to seal all three points against the Glamour Boys.
It's Masandawana's third victory over Nasreddine Nabi's side this season in the same number of matches.
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In the opening minutes of the match, Kaizer Chiefs enjoyed the possession with Glody Lilepo causing problems for Mamelodi Sundowns' defence.
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In the 10th minute, the Congolese striker made a beautiful run on the right wing, but his square pass into the box was saved by Jody February.
Mduduzi Shabalala also came close to giving the Glamour Boys the lead after being set up by Reeve Frosler, but his shot went over the bar.
With five minutes left in the first half, Sundowns took the lead through Ribeiro after a wonderful play. The Brazilian star was teed up by Iqraam Rayners in the 40th minute to score the only goal in the first period.
The second half started slowly for both teams, but the host was looking for every possibility to double their slender lead.
In the 48th minute, Shabalala got another chance to score, but he couldn't bury the chance.
Bruce Bvuma was called into action in the 65th minute, as he made a double save to stop Sundowns from extending their lead.
Ashley Du Preez who came on as a substitute failed to hit the target from his header in the 84th minute.
Sundowns kept their lead save and earned a deserving win over the Glamour Boys to move 18 points clear of second-placed Orlando Pirates.
Kaizer Chiefs on the other hand sit eighth on the log and are without a win in their last two matches in the Betway Premiership.
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